Testicular Cancer News and Research

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Boys with undescended testes may have increased risk for testicular cancer, infertility in adulthood

Led by the University of Sydney researchers and published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, this is the first population-based cohort study to assess both adult fertility and cancer risk after surgical correction (orchidopexy) for undescended testes in early childhood.

29 Aug 2018

Researchers discover genomic characteristics that define testicular germ cell cancer

Testicular germ cell cancer, a disease that is rare but growing in incidence in men in the United States, is considered to be among the most curable of solid tumors. Now researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and a consortium of institutions have discovered the genetic and genomic characteristics that define the disease.

12 Jun 2018

Study finds increase in lifestyle-related cancers over the past decade

Lifestyle-related cancers, such as lung, colorectal, and skin cancers, have increased globally over the past decade, according to the most comprehensive analysis of cancer-related health outcomes and patterns ever conducted.

4 Jun 2018

Study looks at sperm producing ability in testicular cancer patients

In a study of men with testicular cancer, increasing tumor size relative to testis size was linked with a reduced ability to produce sperm.

19 Apr 2018

Positive lifestyle changes could reduce risk of developing cancer

There are many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, including age, genetic predisposition and lifestyle.

5 Apr 2018

UK charity launches new app to help men detect testicular cancer

A brand new “Check Yourself” free Testicular Cancer app has been launched by UK charity www.theoddballsfoundation.com.

4 Jan 2018

Study provides new insights into basis for responsiveness of testicular cancer to chemotherapy

Cornell researchers have taken a major step toward answering a key question in cancer research: Why is testicular cancer so responsive to chemotherapy, even after it metastasizes?

14 Nov 2017

Research aims to raise awareness of higher rate of testicular cancer in patients with DS

Research by Jue Wang, MD, at the University of Arizona Cancer Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center on "Delay in Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer in a Patient with Down Syndrome" was published in the October issue of Journal of Cancer and Therapeutic Science.

13 Oct 2017

Research finds higher rates of cancer in world's ‘better’ countries

The world's "better" countries, with greater access to healthcare, experience much higher rates of cancer incidence than the world's "worse off" countries, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

11 Oct 2017

Researchers suggest new strategy to identify germline mutations in men with prostate cancer

Scientists have had limited success at identifying specific inherited genes associated with prostate cancer, despite the fact that it is one of the most common non-skin cancers among men.

29 Jun 2017

Study uncovers new genetic markers linked to testicular germ cell tumors

Testicular cancer is relatively rare with only 8,850 cases expected this year in the United States. A majority of testicular cancer, 95 percent of all cases, begins in testicular germ cells, which are the cells responsible for producing sperm.

13 Jun 2017

Genetic testing getting better at identifying testicular cancer risk

Testing for a new group of genes associated with testicular cancer has improved the ability to identify men at greatest risk of the disease, say researchers. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found that by testing for 19 new genetic factors in addition to the 25 risk genes already known, they could identify the 1% of men at highest risk.

13 Jun 2017

Penn analysis finds genetic factors that could help identify men at increased risk for testicular cancer

An analysis of data from five major studies of testicular cancer has identified new genetic locations that could be susceptible to inherited testicular germ cell tumors.

12 Jun 2017

Testicular cancer survivors with low testosterone more likely to have chronic health problems

In a large study, 38% of 491 testicular cancer survivors had low testosterone levels, known as hypogonadism.

5 Jun 2017

Pyrethroid pesticide exposure may cause earlier sexual maturity in boys

Environmental exposure to common pesticides may cause boys to reach sexual maturity earlier, researchers have found. They will present their study results Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2017

Scientists develop method to track perfluorinated chemicals in the body

They are the chemicals that made consumers think twice about using nonstick cookware. New research in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters shows scientists have developed a method to track perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in the body.

29 Mar 2017

Drug given to reduce side effects of pain medication may facilitate gastrointestinal recovery after testicular cancer surgery

Post-operative recovery and length of hospital stay are critical things to consider when having major surgery. A drug commonly given to reduce the side effects of strong post-surgery pain medications has been found to reduce the length of hospital stays for patients who have undergone major gastrointestinal or bladder cancer procedures.

15 Feb 2017

New active pharmaceutical ingredient may help against severe forms of testicular cancer

A new active pharmaceutical ingredient may help against severe forms of testicular cancer, which only respond inadequately to other therapies.

30 Dec 2016

Scientists discover unique genomic changes integral to testicular cancer development

Researchers led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute say they have identified unique genomic changes that may be integral to testicular cancer development and explain why the great majority are highly curable with chemotherapy - unlike most solid tumors.

1 Dec 2016

Cancer survivors diagnosed before age 25 have two-fold increased risk of suicide, study shows

Survivors of cancer diagnosed before the age of 25 had a more than two-fold increased risk of suicide compared to their non-cancer peers.

30 Nov 2016

Testicular Cancer News and Research

Latest Testicular Cancer News and Research

Boys with undescended testes may have increased risk for testicular cancer, infertility in adulthood

Researchers discover genomic characteristics that define testicular germ cell cancer

Study finds increase in lifestyle-related cancers over the past decade

Study looks at sperm producing ability in testicular cancer patients

Positive lifestyle changes could reduce risk of developing cancer

UK charity launches new app to help men detect testicular cancer

Study provides new insights into basis for responsiveness of testicular cancer to chemotherapy

Research aims to raise awareness of higher rate of testicular cancer in patients with DS

Research finds higher rates of cancer in world's ‘better’ countries

Researchers suggest new strategy to identify germline mutations in men with prostate cancer

Study uncovers new genetic markers linked to testicular germ cell tumors

Genetic testing getting better at identifying testicular cancer risk

Penn analysis finds genetic factors that could help identify men at increased risk for testicular cancer

Testicular cancer survivors with low testosterone more likely to have chronic health problems

Pyrethroid pesticide exposure may cause earlier sexual maturity in boys

Scientists develop method to track perfluorinated chemicals in the body

Drug given to reduce side effects of pain medication may facilitate gastrointestinal recovery after testicular cancer surgery

New active pharmaceutical ingredient may help against severe forms of testicular cancer

Scientists discover unique genomic changes integral to testicular cancer development

Cancer survivors diagnosed before age 25 have two-fold increased risk of suicide, study shows

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