Many men feel understandably shocked and upset when they are told they have cancer. This information is intended to help you to understand how testicular cancer is diagnosed and treated. We also include information about support services.

We cannot advise you about the best treatment for you. You need to discuss this with your doctors. However, we hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you think about questions you may want to ask your doctors.

You may want to pass this information on to your family and friends for their information.

Some medical terms that may be unfamiliar are explained in the glossary.

—      The testicles

—      Testicular cancer

—      Causes

—      Signs and symptoms

—      Personal story

—      Diagnosis

—      Prognosis

—      Treatment

—      Living with testicular cancer

—      Making treatment decisions

—      Seeking support

—      Information on the Internet

—      Information checklist