What is Testicular Cancer?
Testicular cancer is a malignant tumour from uncontrolled growth of testicular tissue cells and mainly affects younger men, often aged 20–40. The most common finding is a painless swelling, hardness, heaviness or palpable mass in the testis. Diagnosis uses examination, scrotal ultrasound and serum markers such as AFP, beta-hCG and LDH; normal markers alone do not rule out disease. Treatment is planned after urological assessment according to seminoma or non-seminoma type, pathology and stage, and may include surgery followed by active surveillance, chemotherapy or selected radiotherapy. Early diagnosis and accurate staging are critical.
How is it approached?
In Op. Dr. Erol Uçaner's consultation, your history, physical examination and any necessary laboratory tests or imaging are reviewed together. Assessment for Testicular Cancer is planned according to how long symptoms have lasted, accompanying findings and any previous tests.
Treatment plan
Whether monitoring, medication or surgery is discussed depends on the individual. Expected benefits, possible risks and non-surgical alternatives are covered in the same consultation. The suitable plan is clarified in person with Op. Dr. Erol Uçaner.