The incidence of testicular cancer, or cancer of the testicles, is rising in the United States, making it the most common solid tumor diagnosed in men between the ages of 15 and 35 years. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be approximately 8,000 new cases of cancer of the testicles, which are also known as the testes, diagnosed in the United States this year.

Not long ago, testicular cancer was considered a difficult and dangerous type of tumor. Advances in treatment mean that most men diagnosed with testicular cancer, especially those diagnosed when the cancer is at an early, treatable stage, can now expect to survive the disease. In fact, the cure rate for all stages and types of testicular cancer combined is higher than 90 percent.

In this section you can find information about our expertise in treating men with testicular cancer, our services, and our research.

—      Our Approach & Expertise

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, a major referral center for testicular cancer for the past four decades, is the pre-eminent center for its management in the United States.

—      Our Team of Experts

Our team of testicular cancer experts are widely regarded as the leading authorities on treating this disease, and their research has led to today’s remarkably high testicular cancer cure rates.

—      Overview

Testicular cancer usually strikes men between the ages of 15 and 35 and.

—      Risk Factors

So far, research has not shown a connection between testicular cancer and any particular habits, activities, or lifestyles.

—      Symptoms

Most often, the earliest symptom of testicular cancer is pain, swelling, or hardness in the testis, or some combination of these symptoms. Less often, the first symptom a patient will notice is a small, painless lump on the testicle.

—      Diagnosis & Staging

Young men can perform a testicular self-examination monthly. This is the best way to find a testicular tumor early. Once a diagnosis has been made, tests will need to be performed to determine how far the cancer has spread.

—      Treatment

Treatment for testicular cancer almost always involves the surgical removal of the affected testicle.

—      Our Clinical Trials

A continually updated listing of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s current clinical trials for testicular cancer.

—      Survivorship & Support

Although potency is not usually impaired by testicular cancer treatment, the ability to produce viable sperm (fertility) can be destroyed by the chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

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