What do I do after treatment?
First, you need to celebrate.After your treatment, and you are deemed “in remission” there is a host of follow up tests and protocols that you may follow depending on your doctor’s recommendations. Many of the tests are similar or the same tests that were done to determine your diagnosis of testicular cancer. Below are some […]
Should I consider a clinical trial?
What Is a clinical trial? A clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer, including testicular cancer.Does a clinical trial start before, during or after my cancer treatment?Clinical trials and their timeframe can vary. Some […]
How does testicular cancer affect the body?
Testicular Cancer can affect the body in many ways. Below is a list of some, but not all of the possible symptoms one might experience before being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Painless lump or swelling on either testicle. If detected early, a testicular tumor may be about the size of a pea or a marble, […]
Testicular Cancer Foundation & RideAustin Partnership
Testicular Cancer Foundation and RideAustin Partner to Raise Funds for Testicular Cancer Awareness Testicular Cancer Foundation joins RideAustin’s “Round Up” Program, enabling Austin rideshare customers to donate directly to testicular cancer awareness. Kenny Kane, TCF CEOkenny@tcancer.org855-390-8231 Joe Deshotel, RideAustin Dir of Community Engagementjoe.deshotel@rideaustin.com AUSTIN, TX – 9/21/16 – Testicular Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that it […]
From Now On…
From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the moon. A simple yet profound quote by astronaut Jim Lovell after Neil Armstrong’s famed first steps on the lunar surface. Lovell understood the world had fundamentally changed, as had the path of humankind. I’d like to say I know the quote […]
Zak Pendleton’s Story
There I was on May 10, 2016 in a routine physical exam. My real intention behind the appointment was just to get it out of the way so I could keep a discount on my monthly health insurance premium.During the appointment, I wondered why we even had to go through the interrogation about my health. […]
Where is testicular cancer located?
Testicular Cancer is classified into two main categories of germ cell tumors, seminoma and non seminoma. Both seminoma and non-seminoma originate in the testicles, and depending on stage and severity, testicular cancer can travel to other places in the body.Types of Testicular Cancer:More than 90% of cancers of the testicle develop in cells knows as “germ […]
What are Testicular Cancer Tumor Markers?
Some Testicular Cancers elevate certain substances that are released into the blood by organs, tissues, or tumor cells in the body. These substances are linked to specific types of cancer when found in increased levels in the blood.The tumor markers that are used to detect testicular cancer are:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) – A protein normally produced by […]
What is active surveillance?
After your diagnosis and orchiectomy, you may choose active surveillance as a treatment option.Surveillance is closely following a patient’s condition but not treating it unless there are changes in test results. Surveillance is used to find early signs that the cancer has recurred (come back). During surveillance, certain exams and tests are done on a […]
What treatment is required for testicular cancer?
While surgeries can vary depending on stage and type of testicular cancer, below are the most common surgeries, including the required Inguinal Orchiectomy.Inguinal orchiectomy: A procedure to remove the entire testicle through an incision in the groin. A tissue sample from the testicle is then viewed under a microscope to check for cancer cells. (Thesurgeon […]