Can we cure testicular cancer and retain fertility?
1. 30-40% of the patients with newly diagnosed testicular cancer want to father a child after the treatment. 2. At least half of the patients with testicular cancer who at the time of diagnosis state the desire for future paternity, can expect to father a child after treatment. 3. The intensity of treatment is the most determinant parameter for post-treatment fertility. Unnecessary over-treatment, in particular extended retroperitoneal surgery, should be avoided. 4. The overall role of sperm banking is questionable in the management of testicular cancer.
Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo.
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D000328:Adult; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*