| Testicular Cancer: The most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35. |
Independent testicular cancer information and support since 1996 |
General InformationThe Self Exam - How to check yourself and what to look for
The TC Primer - What you NEED to know!
The Testicle - Anatomy and the basics
Fertility 101 - Fertility preservation and family-building issues
TC Twice - Second or bilateral testicular cancer
EGC - Extragonadal germ cell tumors
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 & TreatmentThe 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
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Support & ResourcesTC-NET - Our email support group
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
Special TopicsAlternative Treatments? - Complementary and alternative approaches
Genetic Research - Research involving familial, undescended-testicle and bilateral testicular cancer
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Survivorship & Quality of LifeAfter Treatment - Follow-up, recovery and long-term health
Testosterone: Symptoms & Testing - Recognizing a possible hormone problem and testing it properly
Testosterone: Replacement Therapy - Treatment options, dosing and monitoring
TC and Sex - Sexual function and related issues after diagnosis and treatment
Testicular Implants - Information about testicular prostheses
Cancer AGAIN?! - Second cancers and other long-term treatment risks
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NOTE: The information contained herein is NOT a substitute for professional medical attention!