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Testicular Cancer Prognosis

A testicular cancer prognosis is a doctor's well educated guess or opinion as to what is happening with the patient's health, or in this case, how severe and treatable the testicular cancer is. There are a few important things that a prognosis looks to uncover. First is the size, type, and location of a tumor. Next, the doctor has to determine what stage the tumor is at so that the correct plan of action can be put into place. When the stage of the tumor is defined, the doctor knows how likely it is to spread cancer cells to other parts of the body. The patients age and past health records also affect testicular cancer prognosis. If a patient was treated for testicular cancer ten years ago, and a patient of the same age without any cancer history is treated, they will likely have two different prognoses. Much of the testicular cancer prognosis is based on history and research compiled by doctors over decades, as well as the patients unique health background.


It is important to remember a doctor's prognosis is an opinion not based entirely on fact. Full tests need to be completed before a doctor can tell a patients exactly what is expected to happen. Patient should not rely on their own research to attempt at creating their own testicular cancer prognosis. Only trained doctors are qualified to make a prognosis based on past knowledge and medical testing.

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