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My son had a painless swelling or tumor in his left testis. He had a surgery to remove his left testis.. His pathological analysis results came now and it shows its a cancer. Please tell me whether it is stage 1 or stage 2?? Feeling very upset and confused.. Please tell me whether it's curable?
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Please do not worry..This is likely stage 1 yolk sac tumor of testis based on pathology report.Curable in more than 90-95% cases.So do not worry. Where are u located? I could suggest center to get treatment in and around
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please get a contrast enhanced CT scan of thorax plus abdomen plus pelvis and blood tests which includes serum beta HCG, LDH,Alpha feto protein.
These tests would further confirm the stage.
depending on the results of these tests..he may require further treatment in form of Chemotherapy.
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