Spermatogenesis Still Occurs in Men With Testicular Cancer
Spermatogenesis often occurs away from tumor; findings may aid fertility planning, sperm retrieval.
Spermatogenesis often occurs away from tumor; findings may aid fertility planning, sperm retrieval.
HTN, increased LDL and total cholesterol levels; lower rates of decreased HDL levels, abdominal fat
A 32-year-old Caucasian man was diagnosed with a left 1.2 cm solid testicular mass during evaluation of new gynecomastia (see image). He underwent a computed tomography scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis that did not demonstrate evidence of retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy and his tumor markers (AFP, B-HCG, LDH) were within normal limits.
Compared with usual care, HIIT correlated with a 20% reduction in the prevalence of modifiable CVD risk factors.
Hypogonadal testicular cancer survivors had 15 times higher odds of metabolic syndrome than their eugonadal counterparts.
Patients receiving alvimopan had a mean hospital length of stay of 4 days compared with 6 days and a median time to return of flatus at 2 days compared with 4 days.
Medical use of cannabis has been a topic of controversy in recent years.
Severe to profound hearing loss seen in 18% of male germ cell tumor survivors.
Researchers observe no significant survival difference for stage IIb patients.
Estimated 33% of overall risk is genetic; certain types of cancer have additional risk.