This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about testicular cancer to patients, caregivers and other interested parties.  If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

General

National Cancer Institute (NCI) FactSheet: Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers  - This fact sheet focuses on testicular cancer, cancer that develops in the male sex glands.

Cancer.Net  - The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.Net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on testicular cancer.

Screening and Prevention

Testicular Cancer Screening: Physician Data Query (PDQ®) - NCI document details screening procedures that may be used in the detection of testicular cancer. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Treatment

Testicular Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with cancer of the testis. Document is available in a patient or health professional version.

Treatment Related Issues

Information on treatment related issues for all types of cancer.

Nutrition

Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.

Resources and Support

Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.

Organizations

American Urological Association Foundation (AUA) - The AUA Foundation is a partnership of physicians, researchers, health-care professionals, patients, caregivers, families and the public established to support and promote research, patient/public education and advocacy that improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urological disease. The AUA also maintains a Web site (UrologyHealth.org) for patients written in partnership with and reviewed by expert urologists; included is a page on testicular cancer.

Learn about other organizations for people will all types of cancer.

Survivorship Resources

Learn about our survivorship resources for patients, care givers and loved ones.