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Get help treating this rare but increasingly more common cancer among men

	It’s frightening to learn that you have cancer, but treatments for testicular cancer work extremely well and most men make a complete recovery. Turn to ConsumerReportsHealth.org for information on treatments so you can discuss your best treatment options with your doctor.
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Consumer Reports Health explains the best and most up-to-date expert research and evidence about treating testicular cancer. Our clear and sound advice will help you and your doctor choose the best treatment options.

Key points about testicular cancer

• Testicular cancer is most common in men ages 30 to 39.
• The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a lump or swelling in one testicle. The lump will usually feel hard.
• The treatment you have for testicular cancer will depend on several factors. These include what type of cancer cells make up the lump in your testicle, the stage of your cancer (how far the cancer has spread), and your opinions about what treatment you should have.
• The standard treatment for testicular cancer is an operation to remove the affected testicle.
• Cancer in both testicles is rare, so it is very unlikely you would need to have both removed.
• You may also be treated with anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. You may need an operation to remove cancer cells if they have spread to other parts of your body.
• Most men don't have any problems with their sex life once they've recovered from testicular cancer. But going through a serious illness may affect how you feel about sex for a while.

With treatment, nearly all men recover from testicular cancer. In fact, you're more likely to recover from testicular cancer than almost any other kind of cancer. Many men don't have problems having children after being treated for testicular cancer, but some treatments can affect your fertility. Your doctor will recommend having some of your sperm frozen if you want to have children in the future.

Our in-depth condition report and treatment ratings table will help you and your doctor decide which medications for treating testicular cancer are best for you. As a Consumer Reports Health subscriber, we'll also help you sort through the best research and the most effective treatments for over 150 conditions and illnesses that may affect you and your family.