| Testicular Cancer: The most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35. |
Independent testicular cancer information and support since 1996 |
General information and support:The Self Exam - How to check yourself and what to look for
The TC Primer - What you NEED to know!
TC-NET - Our email support group
The Testicle - Anatomy and the basics
TCRC Dictionary - Common testicular cancer terms explained
Questions to Ask - Questions to take to your doctor
TC Links & Articles - Patient resources, physician resources and medical literature
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Testing & Treatment Information:The Orchiectomy - What to expect before, during and after surgery
The Pathology Report - What did they find?
Staging - What stage is it and what does that mean?
Tests, Scans & Tumor Markers - What are they and why are they used?
Detailed Staging Reference - Exact AJCC and IGCCCG definitions
Surveillance - Observation can be a legitimate treatment option
RPLND - The Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
Radiation Therapy - When it is used and how it works
Chemotherapy - How chemotherapy is used and what to expect
After Treatment - Follow-up, recovery and life after treatment
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Support and Resources:Personal Stories - More than 80 patients and caregivers describe their experiences
TC Experts List - International testicular cancer experts and second-opinion resources
TC Helpful Hints - Practical advice from people who have been there
TC Books - Books and memoirs related to testicular cancer
The TC Supporter's Page - Information for partners, family members and caregivers
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Special Topics:Fertility 101 - Fertility preservation and family-building issues
TC and Sex - Sexual function and related issues after diagnosis and treatment
Testicular Implants - Information about testicular prostheses
The Testosterone Check - Testosterone and hormone issues related to testicular cancer
TC2 - Information for people who develop testicular cancer in both testicles
EGC - Information on extragonadal germ cell tumors
Cancer AGAIN?! - Second cancers and other long-term treatment risks
Alternative Treatments? - Complementary and alternative approaches
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Testicular Cancer Research Opportunities
The TCRC is helping researchers studying the genetics of testicular cancer find families with more than one affected member, families combining testicular cancer and an undescended testicle, and people who have had bilateral testicular cancer.
Learn more or contact the TCRC if you may be eligible.
NOTE: The information contained herein is NOT a substitute for professional medical attention!