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Late relapse of testis cancer.
- Source :
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The Urologic clinics of North America [Urol Clin North Am] 2007 May; Vol. 34 (2), pp. 253-8; abstract x-xi. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Most relapses of germ-cell tumors occur within 2 years of initial treatment. In 2% to 4% of patients, relapse may occur later. The retroperitoneum is the primary site of late relapse, and alpha-fetoprotein is the predominant marker. These tumors are highly resistant to chemotherapy. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment. If the recurrent disease is inoperable, chemotherapy may be instituted, followed by resection of residual masses. Patients successfully managed for testis cancer need lifelong surveillance.
- Subjects :
- Biomarkers, Tumor blood
Clinical Trials as Topic
Disease-Free Survival
Humans
Male
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal therapy
Recurrence
Testicular Neoplasms therapy
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local prevention & control
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal prevention & control
Testicular Neoplasms prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0094-0143
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Urologic clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17484930
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2007.02.012