Living with Testicular seminoma
A cancerous tumor of the testis that starts in germ cells and is usually found in adults.
Understanding Testicular seminoma
It is believed to come from the early embryonic tissue that forms the gonads. It is usually seen in adults. GARD notes that radiation treatment is highly successful when the tumor is found in a localized stage, which is how most seminomas are diagnosed.
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 and urinary and male reproductive system 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); Urinary and male reproductive system specialists (urologists)
- 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 rare disease patient organizations for support
- 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 says the tumor is believed to come from the sexually undifferentiated embryonic gonad. It doesn't describe other causes.
Also known as: seminoma of testis; seminoma of the testis; seminoma testis; seminomatous germ cell tumor of testis; seminomatous germ cell tumour of testis; testicular seminoma (disease)
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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