Testicular Cancer: Diagnosis & Tests (Germ Cell Cancer of the Testicle, Seminoma)

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Testicular Cancer

Alternate Names : Germ Cell Cancer of the Testicle, Seminoma

Testicular Cancer | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Certain body chemicals such as alpha fetoprotein and beta human chorionic gonadotrophin are produced by some testicular cancers. These are called tumor markers. A small amount of blood will be drawn to look for these. The only sure way to determine if cancer is present, however, is to remove the testicle.

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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Mitch Morris, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/19/01

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