Testicular Cancer

            Cancer of the testicular is a type of cancer that occurs in both testicles of the male sexual organ (Hasan, 2012).  The disease begins with transformation in the cells germ which is the cells that are responsible for the production of sperms and the cells are also referred to as tumor at times. The disease is commonly diagnosed in young men of ages between fifteen and thirty-five years. However the disease is one f the treatable cancer type if detected in early stages of development while the survival rate of those in advanced stages is very low (Hasan, 2012).

            The causes of testicular cancer have not yet been established (Verville, 2009). However, the disease is characteristic with a genetic transformation which is often seen in the sporadic of cancer. This, therefore, shows that the genes are essential in the production of germ tumor cells. Therefore, genetic factors play a great role I testicular cancer development as most of the affected patients indicate to having a family member who is affected (Verville, 2009) . For most of the affected men, they experience the development of a painless lump, some of them feel a swearing of the belly and pain is only experienced by around 10% of the patients (Verville, 2009).

            The patients are therefore required to follow the guidelines of the physicians in order to stop the growth of the cancer cells completely (Hasan, 2012).  This is therefore accomplished by the different treatment options which include radical orchiectomy which is the first phase of treatment and also it helps in diagnosis. Chemotherapy can also be utilized which involves the usage of drugs to stop the cancer cells from developing further. Removal of the lymph can also be conducted to eliminate the chances of the cancer spread or even radiation therapy where the cancer cells are exposed to high x-rays energy to stop the growth (Hasan, 2012).  Therefore, the patients should understand that treatment helps in reducing the mortality rate as this type of cancer is highly curable and early treatment is necessary.

 

            References

Hasan, H. (2012). Testicular cancer: Current and emerging trends in detection and treatment.     New York: Rosen Pub.

Verville, K. (2009). Testicular cancer. New York: Chelsea House.