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Testicular cancer - Coggle Diagram
Testicular cancer
Classifications
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•Can spread to lymph nodes, although localized in testes
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•Nonseminomas include choriocarcinomas(rare), embryonal, teratomas, yolk-sac tumors.
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•A small number metastasize, and
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•Prognosis is usually poor, because they also spread to other organs.
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Management
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•Monitor effects related to surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy
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•Encourage healthy behaviours (Smoke cessation, healthy diet, Reducing alcohol consumption, cancer screening)
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Pathophysiology
May develop from cellular component of the testes, or
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•May have a slow or rapid onset,
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