Testicular Cancer

The National Cancer Institute defines testicular cancer as cancer that forms in the tissues of one or both testicles. The disease is more common in younger adult men, with most diagnoses made in patients between 20 and 34 years old. In the U.S., White men are about four times more likely to develop testicular cancer than Black men. 

What Is the Survival Rate for Testicular Cancer?

Fortunately, most cases of testicular cancer can be treated successfully. Although the number of cases has roughly doubled over the past four decades, deaths from testicular cancer have declined over time due to major advances in treatment. Even people diagnosed at later stages of the disease often respond well to therapy.

Survival rates for men with testicular cancer also offer reassurance. When testicular cancer is confined to the testicle, the five‑year survival rate is about 99%. Even when the cancer has spread to regional lymph nodes or distant organs, five‑year survival rates remain high at approximately 96% and 74%, respectively.