Testicular cancer
- Orchiectomy establishes diagnosis and local control
- Stage/risk determine surveillance vs cisplatin-based chemotherapy
- BEP/EP-class regimens cure most metastatic germ-cell tumors
- Seminoma and nonseminoma pathways differ
- Tumor markers guide staging/response
- Preserve fertility before chemotherapy when possible
Use at a glance
- Orchiectomy establishes diagnosis and local control
Practical pearls
- BEP/EP-class regimens cure most metastatic germ-cell tumors
- Seminoma and nonseminoma pathways differ
Choosing treatment
- Tumor markers guide staging/response
- Preserve fertility before chemotherapy when possible
Monitoring / follow-up
- Stage/risk determine surveillance vs cisplatin-based chemotherapy
Self-check
- What establishes testicular-cancer diagnosis and local control?
Orchiectomy. - What should be preserved before testicular-cancer chemotherapy when possible?
Fertility.
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