Though rare, it is important for all men to learn about testicular cancer and know what to look for should they experience any concerning symptoms. Testicular cancer is highly treatable and usually able to be removed completely upon detection. According to American Cancer Society, there is a 99 percent survival rate for testicular cancer diagnosed […]
Testicular cancer itself is relatively rare, estimated to represent half of one percent of all new cancer cases in the United States. It’s also highly treatable, and, according to the 5-year survival for localized testicular cancer is 99%. The key to survival of this disease is early detection and treatment. Testicular Cancer Risk Factors It’s important […]
Although the prostate and the testicles are both part of the male reproductive system, prostate cancer and testicular cancer are different from one another. Here is how: 1. Where the cancer starts Testicular cancer and prostate cancer are different because the cancer starts in different places in the body. Prostate cancer occurs when cancer begins […]
While prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States, the incidence rate has been declining since the early 1990s. Currently, there are seven types of treatment for prostate cancer that are considered standard, with more being studied in clinical trials. Standard Treatments for Prostate Cancer Watchful waiting Generally used […]