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Testicular cancer

Follow up Conclusion

Regardless of the form of treatment you decide on, Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer
maintaining follow-up based on a schedule set out in young males. It is also one of the most highly
by your physician is important. Testicular cancer curable cancers. There are many treatment options
can recur after treatment and finding the cancer available that will depend on the characteristics of
sooner, at a stage that is more easily treatable is the tumor, staging investigations, and discussions with
the goal of these frequent follow-up visits. After you your physicians.
have been placed on a follow up schedule, you will
see physicians on a regular basis with blood work,
CT scans, and physical exams. It cannot be stressed
enough how important it is to follow the planned visits
closely, and if you need to miss an appointment or
a CT scan, you will need to reschedule as soon as
possible.

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