Lymphoma testicular cancer is a common secondary cancer, meaning the cancer starts in another organ and then spreads to the testicles. It generally strikes men who are over 50 and is more common than primary testicular tumors.
Most Common Treatment
The most common treatment for any form of testicular cancer is surgery. The testicle containing the cancer is removed from the scrotum through an incision in the groin.
Additional Surgery
The lymph nodes behind the abdomen may also be removed during the same operation or at a later one. This surgery is called a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
Considerations
The removal of both testicles makes a man infertile. However, if just one is removed, it is still possible for him to have children.
Other Treatment
Chemotherapy is common after surgery to destroy lingering cancer cells, and the treatment is not only for the testicular cancer. Because lymphoma is secondary, surgery is not sufficient to manage the disease.
Side Effects
A possible side effect of surgery is retrograde ejaculation, which occurs after damage to the nerves that control ejaculation. Semen is deposited into the bladder rather than outside the body during ejaculation. Side effects of chemotherapy can include hair loss, mouth sores, a decrease in the number of blood cells and infertility.
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