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Overview, Anatomy, Incidence and Prevalence

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:03 am


Overview

Testicular cancer develops in the testicles (testes), the male reproductive glands. The testicles are located in the membranous pouch below the penis (scrotum) and are suspended from the body by the spermatic cord. They produce male reproductive cells (sperm) and testosterone. Testicular cancer is treated successfully in more than 95% of cases.

Anatomy

The testicles are primarily made up of a mass of seminiferous tubules in which sperm develop. The tubules are lined with Se...Read the full article

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