To describe the pathophysiologic mechanisms, histologic and clinical staging, diagnosis, and medical and nursing management of testicular cancer.Published studies, review articles, and Physician Data Query database.Testicular cancer is a complex disease resulting from transformation of gonadal tissues. The ...
radiationTo discuss the presentation, diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgical options, nursing management, and long-term outcomes of patients with testicular cancer. Review and research articles, clinical experience. Testicular cancer is very treatable and the cure rate is approximately 95%. It is most ...
Kerns said. She and Fung are involved in a pilot study at Wilmot testing the feasibility of exercise to reduce the side effects associated withtesticular cancerchemotherapy.
Treatment for testicular rhabdomyosarcoma includes surgery to remove the testicle with the cancer and lymph nodes, which can be followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Like any cancer, patients diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in early stages have good outcomes with lowe...
Recovery of a low mutant frequency after ionizing radiation-induced mutagenesis during spermatogenesis - ScienceDirect Humans are exposed to ionizing radiation (IR) under various circumstances, e.g. cosmic radiation, diagnostic X-rays and radiotherapy for cancer. It has bee... Guogang,Xu,and,......
While early detection, diagnosis, and treatment are all important factors for treating the disease, fertility and quality of life are also important issues to address in patients with testicular cancer. Nurses must provide patient instruction regarding chemotherapy, surgery, fertility, and side effects ...
testicles to other body parts and could not be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other types of treatments. The five-year survival rate for men with testicular cancer is 95%. This means 95 out of 100 men will survive at least 5 years after the cancer has been ...
Follow-up in testis cancer is worthwhile; cure rates are high even in relapsed disease. Follow-up should be frequent enough to detect relapse and side effects early enough to treat it and seldom enough to be feasible and not to harm patients, e.g., by exposure against ionizing radiation. ...
TESTICULAR CANCER MICHAELPECKHAM Abstract Testicular cancer, which predominantly occurs in young men, has become increasingly common; it is presently the most com- mon malignancy in men aged 20-34. Despite a lack of knowledge of aetiology, empirical advances, particularly in the management of ...
Radiation treatment is advised after surgery to ensure that no cancerous cells are remaining in the patient’s body. The treatment comes with its set of side effects like nausea, fatigue, reduction in sperm count, and more. These side effects are manageable and gradually improve with time. ...