Today, Roberto and I met the oncologist that will help us treat the cancer. He informed us that Roberto has a mixed tumor consisting of a seminoma and teratoma.
The seminoma is a type of germ cell tumor associated with testicular cancer. While uncommon, such tumors can occur outside of the testicles. Germ cell tumors respond very well to chemotherapy, so Roberto will go on a 12-week chemotherapy treatment.
The teratoma is not a germ cell tumor and does not respond as well to chemotherapy. After the chemotherapy treatment, Roberto will require surgery to remove the rest of the tumor. Decisions and information about the surgery will be given after the chemotherapy treatment is complete.
So, now we gear up for chemotherapy and the joys of side effects!
The seminoma is a type of germ cell tumor associated with testicular cancer. While uncommon, such tumors can occur outside of the testicles. Germ cell tumors respond very well to chemotherapy, so Roberto will go on a 12-week chemotherapy treatment.
The teratoma is not a germ cell tumor and does not respond as well to chemotherapy. After the chemotherapy treatment, Roberto will require surgery to remove the rest of the tumor. Decisions and information about the surgery will be given after the chemotherapy treatment is complete.
So, now we gear up for chemotherapy and the joys of side effects!
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