Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a somewhat rare form of cancer that affects the testicles, part of the male reproductive system. The American Cancer Society calls testicular cancer a “highly treatable and usually curable type of cancer.” Use the Testicular Cancer Web Guide to find reliable information on this form of cancer.
Expand All Guide SectionsTesticular Cancer Overview
The testicles are where a man’s body produces testosterone and other hormones, along with ... read more »
Testicular Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and different kinds of surgery have all been used as ... read more »
Coping With Testicular Cancer
Many sites on the Web offer stories of recovery from testicular cancer, advice, message boards, ... read more »
Testicular Cancer News and Research
There is ongoing scientific study of testicular cancer’s causes, genetic roots and treatment. Use the sites below to find the latest in testicular cancer news and research.
Insights for Testicular Cancer News and Research
- Disease research is funded both publicly and privately. Research foundations, such as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, actively promote the research conducted using the organization's funds as a way to keep those who donate (as well as the general public) abreast of the latest findings. Nearly all research organizations publish this type of material online, making the "News" or "Research" sections of their Web sites valuable sources of information.
- Most medical journals charge a high subscription to access their articles, but some let you read the abstracts for free.
Top Sites for Testicular Cancer News and Research
For testicular cancer news …
Topix
is a news aggregator site that collects headlines from around the Web. Visit the page dedicated to testicular cancer news for regularly updated headlines.
MedlinePlus
has a thorough overview of testicular cancer, along with links to testicular cancer news, research on testicular cancer, journal articles and more.
For testicular cancer research …
American Cancer Society
describes what researchers are studying in testicular cancer. Read how some studies, according to ACS, have focused on trying to identify which patients have the best outlook and could therefore avoid surgery.
PubMed Central,
a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, is a repository of biomedical and life sciences journal articles. Search for articles by topic, journal title or author using the search tool at the top of the page. Once you’ve searched a topic, use a tab under the display options to read articles that are free to access.
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