Why Choose Us for Testicular Cancer Care
At Huntsman Cancer Institute, you receive expert, compassionate care for testicular cancer. Your care team includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, and supportive care specialists. We work together to create a comprehensive treatment plan focused on your needs and goals. Our care team leads research and treatment of testicular cancer. You’ll be cared for by a team that is committed to offering the most advanced therapies available, including options like proton therapy, which are not offered anywhere else in the Mountain West.
Our surgeons are among the most experienced in the region, performing a high volume of surgeries each year and giving you confidence that you're in expert hands. We also offer the latest minimally invasive treatment options to ensure the best outcomes with the least impact on your health.
“My doctors have been incredible and super personable. I’ve never had doctors so involved in my life, and they’ve always had my best interest in mind.”
Connor Finlinson
Testicular cancer patient
Treatments We Offer
We specialize in personalized treatment plans, providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive care and the most advanced treatments available. Treatment depends on your cancer stage, location, and preferences. These are common options:
- Surgery: We are experts in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Radiation therapy: We use cutting-edge radiation technologies to target cancer cells effectively.
- Proton therapy: We are the only treatment center in the Intermountain West to offer this advanced type of radiation therapy that decreases radiation to healthy tissue.
- Chemotherapy: We deliver powerful drugs to kill cancer cells or stop their growth.
- Watchful waiting: We carefully monitor a patient’s condition and regularly test for early signs that the condition is getting worse.
- Clinical trials: We offer access to new treatments, often before they are available anywhere else.
We also offer a full range of supportive services, including fertility preservation, sexual wellness, and survivorship care, providing compassionate support at every step.
Our Expertise
As the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center serving the Mountain West, we’re here to offer you the latest treatments and the highest level of care available, including access to the following:
- Compassionate treatment of testicular cancer, including early-stage and advanced disease
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards to coordinate specialists and personalize your care
- Advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and precision radiation therapy
- Integration of clinical trials and research to expand your treatment options
Patient Care Philosophy
We believe no one should face cancer alone. Our dedicated and world-renowned doctors, nurses, and medical staff are at the forefront of patient-centered care. We treat the whole person, not just their cancer.
Each day, our medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists work together across disciplines to create and coordinate treatment plans for every patient. We understand cancer is a complex disease. That is why we use a team approach that includes social workers and support groups, as well as wellness and integrative health services such as acupuncture, massage, creative arts, and more.
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Testicular Cancer Research
Huntsman Cancer Institute is pioneering research focused on improving outcomes and quality of life for people with testicular cancer. Our specialty Genitourinary Cancers Disease Center brings together doctors and scientists who work side by side to turn scientific discoveries into better outcomes for you.
With the largest Phase 1 clinical trials program in the Mountain West, Huntsman Cancer Institute offers access to cutting-edge therapies for testicular cancer.
Clinical Trials
Our expert research teams are working to improve treatment for testicular cancer, especially in advanced cases. Through clinical trials, we explore new diagnostics, therapies, and supportive care strategies for testicular cancer that may offer better outcomes.
By participating, you play an active role in advancing care and helping others facing the same diagnosis. Interested in learning more? Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial could be right for you.
Make an Appointment with a Testicular Cancer Specialist
To make an appointment with a testicular cancer specialist, fill out our appointment form or call 801-587-7000. Our team will determine if your insurance covers treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute or if you need a referral from a primary care doctor.
External providers can refer a patient using the online referral form or by calling 801-587-7000 to speak to a patient registration specialist.
Testicular Cancer Basics
Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of one or both testicles.
These are warning signs of testicular cancer:
- A painless lump or swelling in either testicle
- A change in how the testicle feels
- A dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin
- A sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
Many of these symptoms can be caused by other conditions. If you are experiencing any concerning signs, schedule a screening today.
These are risk factors for testicular cancer:
- A personal history of testicular cancer
- Having an undescended testicle
- Having an abnormal development of the testicles
Understand your risk. Schedule a genetic counseling session today.
Doctors may use the following to diagnose testicular cancer:
- Tissue sampling: The health care provider removes cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope to check for signs of cancer.
- Ultrasound: This procedure uses high-energy sound waves to create a picture of testicular tissue.
- Physical exam and history: A health care provider examines your body for signs of disease. Your personal health habits, past illnesses, and symptoms help guide the exam.
- Laboratory tests: By testing blood, your health care team can check for an increase in certain substances that cells produce when testicular cancer is present.
When a person is diagnosed with cancer, concerns about treatments and side effects, hospital stays, and medical bills are common. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers many ways to support patients, caregivers, and loved ones.
Cancer stages show whether cancer has spread within or around the testicles or to other parts of the body. Cancer spreads in the body in three ways: through tissue, the lymph system, or the blood. These are the stages used for testicular cancer:
- Stage 0: This stage may be called testicular intraepithelial neoplasia. Tests found abnormal cells in the tiny tubules where sperm cells develop in the testicles.
- Stage 1 (1A, 1B & 1S)
- Stage 2 (2A, 2B & 2C)
- Stage 3
When cancer spreads from where it started to another part of the body, it is called metastasis. These metastatic cancer cells are the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if testicular cancer spreads to the bone, the cancer cells in the bone are actually testicular cancer cells. The disease is metastatic testicular cancer, not bone cancer.
Need help navigating your care? The Cancer Learning Center is here to support you with personalized guidance, resources, and answers to your questions.
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