Personalised treatments designed to fight cancer while minimising side effects.
Testicular cancer begins in the testicles (testes), which are part of the male reproductive system. The majority of testicular cancers develop from germ cells, the cells that produce sperm. It is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, especially when detected early.
Testicular cancer is rare overall in Singapore.
It remains the most common solid cancer in younger men, typically affecting those between about 15 and 40 years of age.
Important risk factors include undescended testis and family history.
Testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates among solid cancers, especially when diagnosed early.
Diagnosis involves a combination of:
The two main types are:
Confined to the testicle
Spread to nearby lymph nodes in the abdomen
Spread to distant lymph nodes or organs such as the lungs or liver
Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, but often includes:
At OncoCare Singapore, our multidisciplinary team includes oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, supported by oncology nurses and counsellors. Together, they provide comprehensive and personalised care for men with testicular cancer.
