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Testicular cancer is a highly treatable and curable malignancy. It typically affects men aged 15-35 years and is the most common malignancy in this age group. Nurses have an important role in assisting patients to cope with the diagnosis and understand the treatment options. It is also important for nurses to provide psychological support, because testicular cancer can have a significant effect on a man's fertility, sexuality and body image. This article examines the epidemiology and aetiology of the disease, together with its clinical presentation and treatment options. It emphasises the importance of early detection of testicular cancer to improve its prognosis, through awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease and undertaking regular testicular self-examination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sexual reproduction is the process in which a male sperm unites with a female ovum to permit fertilisation. Each fertilised cell contains a set of chromosomes from each parent, therefore both the male and female gametes contribute equally to the process of reproduction. This article provides an overview of the normal anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. Common disorders of these systems are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, England has found that scientists have discovered four new genetic variants in 2015 associated with a higher risk of testicular cancer.

The article reports that the emergency care staff at the Northumbria Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust posed for a naked calendar in England in 2015 to raise awareness on testicular cancer and funds for charitable purposes.

The article discusses research which was reported in the article "Increase in Testicular Cell Tumor Incidence Among Hispanic Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States" by F. Chien et al. in a 2014 issue of "Cancer", which found that increasing rates of testicular cancer being seen in Hispanic Americans will have a measurable impact on the U.S. health care system.

The article reports on the symptoms, causes and treatment of testicular cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34. A discussion of the benefits of early diagnosis of testicular cancer, and of resources which can offer additional information on testicular cancer, is presented.

Stephen Wright reveals his personal reasons for joining the Movember cancer awareness campaign. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on a study which investigated the effect of carboplatin on contralateral germ cell tumor. The study, which was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting held from May 30 to June 3, 2008, included 1,447 patients diagnosed with testis cancer, who were randomly assigned to either carboplatin or radiotherapy. Study researchers concluded that carboplatin reduced the risk for contralateral germ cell tumor.