Genitourinary Cancers | Tumor

How One October Morning Changed My Life

March 25th 2018, 9:17pm

A fun-filled day turned into a stressful night, followed by an even more terrifying morning when I felt a lump

Medicaid Expansion Shifts To Earlier Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

February 12th 2018, 12:59am

Medicaid expansion reduced the rate of uninsured patients with testicular cancer, and in particular, enabled more men to have earlier stage diagnoses.

Survey Reveals Impairment in Sexual Function Among Germ-Cell Tumor Survivors

February 9th 2018, 7:52pm

Germ cell tumors are growths that form from reproductive cells, which can be malignant or benign. In men, these tumors typically form in the testicles. The plus side is these tumors tend to respond well to treatment, even when diagnosed at later stages. However, one problem still persists after a cure.

Pitcher Back in Treatment for Cancer

April 26th 2017, 8:02pm

Chad Bettis, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, has returned to treatment, stating that his testicular cancer has spread.

Hitting a Nerve: Nerve Damage From Cancer Treatment Can Impair Sexual Function

March 7th 2017, 9:07pm

Nerve and other damage from cancer treatments can impair men’s sexual function, and adjusting can be a challenge.

Q & A With Olympian Scott Hamilton: Turning Cancer Upside Down

September 30th 2016, 12:44am

Like his signature backflip, Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton’s vision for supporting patients with cancer is bold and unique.

Hard to Hear: Cisplatin Can Cause Hearing Loss for Men With Testicular Cancer

September 24th 2016, 2:07am

Cisplatin therapy can cause hearing loss for men with testicular cancer, but preventive measures are emerging.

Study Explores Link Between Genetic Mutations and Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss in Cancer Survivors

August 15th 2016, 10:01pm

A recent study found that certain genetic mutations could play a role in cisplatin-induced hearing loss.

The Value of Testicular Self-Exams and Early Detection from the Survivorship Perspective

July 21st 2016, 11:06pm

There’s been some debate in recent years about the true value and effectiveness of certain types of cancer screenings. This is, of course, a perfectly reasonable thing to be doing both in the name of advancing medical science, and especially in an environment where there's so much downward pressure on the costs of healthcare.

Testicular Cancer: It's Worse in the Head (Part 2)

March 18th 2016, 5:35pm