How long can a 20-year-old with testicular cancer live

With timely treatment of testicular cancer and standardized medical care management, most patients can fully recover after early detection, and the survival rate is very high.

Testicular cancer is a relatively rare malignant tumor, but it is more common in young and middle-aged men. The types of testicular cancer mainly include germ cell tumors (such as seminoma) and non-germ cell tumors, of which germ cell tumors are more common. Early testicular cancer is usually confined to the testicles and spreads relatively slowly, while in the late stage it may metastasize to the lymph nodes, lungs and other areas.

Modern medicine has a significant therapeutic effect on testicular cancer. Especially for early-stage patients, surgical removal of the diseased testicle is often the first choice. After surgery, some patients may need chemotherapy or radiotherapy to prevent recurrence. The 5-year survival rate of early testicular cancer exceeds 95%, even reaching more than 98%. Even if lymph node metastasis occurs, the survival rate is significantly improved through comprehensive treatment. At the same time, after one testicle of a testicular cancer patient is removed, the other testicle can usually maintain normal hormone secretion and reproductive function.

Pay attention to your sensitivity to physical changes in daily life, including whether there are testicular lumps, nodules or persistent pain. If you have the above symptoms, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital such as urology or oncology as soon as possible, and undergo B-ultrasound, blood tumor marker testing and other examinations. Early detection and early treatment are the key to improving survival rate and quality of life. At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular physical examinations can also help prevent similar diseases or detect potential problems early.