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Testiculat Ca occurs most often in men ages _____ to _____.
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18 to 34
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What are the risk main factors for testicular Ca?
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Cryptochidism
Caucasian Previous testicular Ca |
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What is significant about diethylstilbestrol?
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It was a drug given to moms to prevent spontaneous abortions.
- damages reproductive system in utero - would later cause infertility in offspring. |
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Common signs and symptoms of testicular ca?
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Painless, palpable mass in 1 teste
(feeling of heaviness and pain) |
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Self-examination includes monthly checks of the _____, ______ and ________.
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Penis, scrotum and perineal area
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When should pt perform an exam?
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- After shower or warm bath
- The scrotum is relaxed. |
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Testicular cancer treatment is based on __________
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The type of ca and the stage
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What are treatment options for testicular ca?
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orchiectomy
radical orchiectomy radiation chemo |
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The cancer can be cured with an orchiectomy if treated in _______
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Stage 1
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Pain is usually felt in all stages of testicular ca.
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FALSE.
No pain is felt in the early stages. |
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The pt post op should be encouraged to ________
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amb
(increased fluids) |
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Radical orchiectomy = Sterility
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Still has erection and orgasm
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Erectile Dysfunction and ejaculation are caused by ______.
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Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
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Radiotherapy causes a _________ in sperm count.
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decline in sperm count.
(but usually returns to normal w/in 2-3 years) |
