Progress Against Testicular Cancer
1970–1979
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1970– : Two new drugs produce first complete remissions in advanced testicular cancer
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1970– : Antibiotic bleomycin helps reduce treatment- related side effects
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1970– : New treatment regimen cures majority of advanced testicular cancers
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1980–1989
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1980–1989 Early 1980s: New ''tumor markers'' help doctors monitor testicular cancer via blood tests
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1980– : Researchers hone standard chemotherapy to increase effectiveness, minimize side effects 1987: Some testicular cancer patients can forego chemotherapy
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1990–1999
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1990– : New surgical technique allows most men to maintain their sexual function, fertility
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1990– : Lance Armstrong's diagnosis of advanced testicular cancer raises awareness
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 1990– : Experts establish new model for classifying testicular cancers
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 2000–Present
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 2000–Present 2004: Single dose of chemotherapy reduces risk of cancer recurrence in men with early-stage disease
Progress Against Testicular Cancer 2000–Present 2005–2010: Testicular cancer survivors face increased risk of second cancers, other health problems
Progress Against Testicular Cancer Five-Year Survival Source: National Cancer Institute
Progress Against Testicular Cancer Mortality Source: National Cancer Institute
Progress Against Testicular Cancer New Cases Source: National Cancer Institute
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