Testicular cancer

You are not alone.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men 15 to 34 years old, with the average age of initial diagnosis being 33.^1,2
In 2024, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 9,760 new cases of testicular cancer diagnosed.²
It is one of the most treatable cancers and the cure rate is close to 100% when caught early.³

What does treatment look like?

The most common primary treatment is an orchiectomy, which is the surgical removal of one or both testicles, depending on where the cancer is located.³

Following the orchiectomy, you may have concerns with not only the cosmetic effect of your missing testicles but may experience psychological effects of missing a testicle as well.^4,5

of survivors say
they missed their
removed testicles⁴

have feelings of uneasiness or shame about their body⁴

are less interested in sex than they
used to be⁵

experience
reduction in
sexual activity⁵

Freeman, Torosa® testicular implant recipient

With you on the whole journey

If you find yourself sharing some of these concerns, or worry that you may once your cancer treatment is behind you, it’s important to know that there are options that can help you feel whole again.

Learn more about the Torosa testicular implant

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Explore our physician directory to find a local qualified urologist who specializes in men’s health and testicular replacement. They can explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and help you take the next step toward restoring your health.

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References

1 Testicular Cancer in Children. Urology Care Foundation. https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/t/testicular-cancer-in-children. Accessed August 2024.

2 Key Statistics for Testicular Prostate Cancer. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/testicular-cancer/about/key-statistics.html. Accessed August 2024.

3 Testicular Cancer. Urology Care Foundation. https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/t/testicular-cancer. Accessed August 2024.

4 Skoogh J, Steineck G, Cavallin-Ståhl E, Wilderäng U, Håkansson UK, Johansson B, Stierner U; SWENOTECA. Feelings of loss and uneasiness or shame after removal of a testicle by orchidectomy: a population-based long-term follow-up of testicular cancer survivors. Int J Androl. 2011 Apr;34(2):183-92.

5 Rossen P, Pedersen AF, Zachariae R, von der Maase H. Sexuality and body image in long-term survivors of testicular cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2012 Mar;48(4):571-8.

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