Health Information

Testicular Cancer

What is it?

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. It is most common among males aged 15–40 years. Testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers: in excess of ninety percent; essentially one hundred percent if it has not spread.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

• A Courageous Journey: Experiences with Testicular Cancer
• Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy / RPLND Care Guide
• RPLND (Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy)
• Testicular Cancer Web Sites

Related Web Sites

• The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
  The Testicular Cancer Resource Center is a charitable organization devoted to helping people understand testicular and extragonadal germ cell tumors. This Web site includes information on a wide variety of support options.
• Testicular Cancer Information and Support
  This Web site was developed to provide education and support to patients with testicular cancer and their families.
• Canadian Cancer Society Testicular Cancer Information
  This Canadian Cancer Society Web page provides information on testicular cancer risk factors, diagnosis, staging, and treatment.   The site also includes a toll- free Cancer Information Service line for patients, their families and the general public.
• Cancer BACUP Testicular Cancer Information Centre
  This user friendly Web site, based out of the United Kingdom, offers support, education and practical advice to cancer patients and their families.
• National Cancer Institute Testicular Cancer
  The National Cancer Institute's testicular cancer information page includes sections on treatment, prevention, screening and clinical trials.   The site also contains information on current research projects and cancer statistics.
• The Lance Armstrong Foundation
  In addition to providing practical information and tools for people living with testicular cancer, this Web site offers in-depth testicular cancer survivorship education and support.