Treatment of childhood testicular cancer

Treatment of childhood testicular cancer

There are different types of treatment for children and adolescents with testicular cancer. You and your child's cancer care team will work together to decide treatment. Many factors will be considered, such as your child's overall health and whether the cancer is newly diagnosed or has come back.

Your child's treatment plan will include information about the cancer, the goals of treatment, treatment options, and the possible side effects. It will be helpful to talk with your child's cancer care team before treatment begins about what to expect. For help every step of the way, see our booklet, Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents.

Treatment for non-germ cell testicular cancer in children is usually surgery to remove the tumor. In some cases, the entire testicle with cancer may need to be removed.

If the cancer comes back after treatment, your child's doctor will talk with you about what to expect and possible next steps. There may be treatment options to shrink the cancer or control its growth. If there are no treatment options, your child can receive care to control symptoms from cancer so they can be as comfortable as possible.