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Wie tödlich ist Hodenkrebs?
Gutartiger Hodenkrebs ist sehr selten, daher ist Früherkennung sehr wichtig. Ohne Behandlung verläuft Hodenkrebs tödlich. Bei frühzeitiger Therapie kann Hodenkrebs dagegen bei den meisten Menschen dauerhaft geheilt werden.
Wie gut ist Hodenkrebs heilbar?
Der Hodenkrebs ist die häufigste bösartige Tumorerkrankung bei Männern zwischen 25 und 45 Jahren. Er ist im Allgemeinen gut behandelbar. Deshalb können die meisten Patienten geheilt werden. Um Hodenkrebs frühzeitig entdecken zu können, sollten alle Männer ab der Pubertät ihre Hoden regelmäßig abtasten.
What are the signs and symptoms of a seminoma?
Summary. Seminoma usually presents in males between the ages of 30-40. A painless mass in the scrotum is indicative of disease. A long-standing hydrocele may be noted causing a feeling of heaviness in the testicle. Gynecomastia and back and flank pain are symptoms that are seen in some patients.
What is seminomatous germ cell tumor?
Disease definition. Testicular seminomatous germ cell tumor is a rare testicular germ cell tumor (see this term), most commonly presenting with a painless mass in the scrotum, with a very high cure rate if caught in the early stages. Epidemiology. Annual incidence in Europe is 1/62,000 people.
What is the difference between seminoma and testicular cancer?
Both types develop from germ cells in the testicles. This is why testicular cancers are also called germ cell tumours. Germ cells in men produce sperm. Between 40 and 45 out of every 100 testicular cancers (40 to 45\%) are pure seminomas. Most other testicular cancers are mixtures of these types of non seminoma:
What are the treatment options for a seminoma?
These findings will help guide a patient’s treatment plan. 9 The treatment for a seminoma involves surgery and sometimes radiation or chemotherapy. 4 Surgical removal of the testicle is the primary treatment of a seminoma. For those with stage I seminomas, surgery is usually curative.