Living with Embryonal carcinoma
A rare cancer of the testicle, most often in teens and young or middle-aged adults.
Understanding Embryonal carcinoma
The testicles are the male organs that make sperm. It most often affects teenagers and young or middle-aged adults. It usually grows quickly and can spread to other parts of the body if not treated. There are two types of testicular germ cell tumors: seminomas and nonseminomas. Embryonal carcinoma is a nonseminoma. Nonseminomas are more common and tend to grow faster.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with American Cancer Society and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: carcinoma, embryonal, malignant; embryonal adenocarcinoma
Patient organizations
- American Cancer SocietyEmbryonal carcinoma · United States
- Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationEmbryonal carcinoma · United States
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