Testicular cancer primarily affects young men between 15 and 35 years of age. Risk factors include cryptorchidism and family erotic history. Early symptoms may include painless testicular mass or swelling.
Diagnosis involves scrotal ultrasound and tumor markers such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG). Early-stage disease has high cure rates with surgical removal and adjunct therapy.
Self-examination education plays a crucial role in early detection and favorable prognosis.
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