Personalised treatments designed to fight cancer while minimising side effects.
Testicular cancer begins in the testicles (testes), which are part of the male reproductive system. The majority of testicular cancers develop from germ cells, the cells that produce sperm. It is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, especially when detected early.
Testicular cancer is relatively rare in the Philippines compared with the country’s most common cancers, but it is important because it tends to affect younger men.
According to the IARC Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN 2022) Philippines fact sheet:
Although testicular cancer can occur at any age, it is widely recognized as the most common cancer in men aged 15–35 (globally), which is why awareness and early evaluation of symptoms matter.
Diagnosis involves a combination of:
The two main types are:
Confined to the testicle
Spread to nearby lymph nodes in the abdomen
Spread to distant lymph nodes or organs such as the lungs or liver
Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, but often includes:
At OncoCare Philippines, our multidisciplinary team includes oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, supported by oncology nurses and counsellors. Together, they provide comprehensive and personalised care for men with testicular cancer.
