Seminoma is a malignant germ cell tumor involving a testicle or, less frequently, other extra-gonadal sites. It is seen in men around 15 to 35 years of age, and these tumors grow slowly. It is easy to treat such tumors as they are less likely to spread to other body parts.
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Can grade 1 seminoma spread from one testicle to the other?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 44-year-old male. Last month, I was diagnosed with stage 1 seminoma in the right testicle and had Rio surgery four weeks ago today. I am beginning adjuvant treatment in the next few weeks. Last week, I experienced symptoms on the left side, and I am curious about what it may be. It... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinniq.com. Stage 1 seminoma has a good prognosis, and cure is almost 100 % after adjuvant therapy. I do not think this pain is related to cancer or recurrence, as cancers are painless. It might be vague pain as it radiates to many places, and if it is mild, I suggest you leave it... Read Full »
My ward has a germ cell tumor. What type of cancer it is and is this curable?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently I came to know that my ward has a germ cell tumor. He is undergoing surgery for the removal of right testes today. It is unknown whether he is affected with cancer if so, what is the type and whether it is curable or not? How long will this take and what are the steps should ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a high-grade testicular germ cell tumor (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The molecular markers such as hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) are high. Also its spread to the liver and adjacent lymph nodes. Ideall... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with mediastinal seminoma. Please interpret my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, Can you interpret this for me? Recently diagnosed with mediastinal seminoma and completed 3 BEP chemotherapy before five months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are some lymph node-like structures in the chest area which take up radiotracer, and it will help to study the complete series of images of your scan. A diagnosis of cancer always requires a biopsy. No treatment of cancer is justified without biopsy confirmatio... Read Full »
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