Testicular cancer: current update and controversies

Hosp Med. 2002 Oct;63(10):615-20. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.10.1934.

Abstract

Testicular cancer is an important disease affecting young men. The overall 5-year survival has improved to 95%. The goal now is to maintain the efficacy of treatment in advanced disease while reducing the associated side effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging / methods
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / therapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents