Testicular cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the testicles. The diagnosis involves physical examination, blood tests, and imaging studies. Treatment options include surgery to remove the affected testicle, chemotherapy to destroy remaining cancer cells, or radiation therapy. This comprehensive approach aims to cure the patient while preserving future fertility whenever possible.
Testicular cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the testicles. The diagnosis involves physical examination, blood tests, and imaging studies. Treatment options include surgery to remove the affected testicle, chemotherapy to destroy remaining cancer cells, or radiation therapy. This comprehensive approach aims to cure the patient while preserving future fertility whenever possible.
Testicular cancer is treated through surgery or chemotherapy in Pakistan. Surgery involves removing the affected testicle while chemotherapy targets cancer cells throughout the body.
Advanced cases may require both treatments. Pakistan's public hospitals offer affordable but lengthy wait times, averaging 3-6 months for diagnosis and treatment.