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What is Testicular Mesothelioma?
Living a full, healthy, and happy life — not just surviving — begins with knowing vital information about your disease and treatment options.
Testicular mesothelioma, otherwise known as mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis, is a rare cancer that forms on the membrane lining the testes. Unlike other forms of mesothelioma, how this malignant disease develops in the testicle is not clear. There is no conclusive evidence linking it to asbestos exposure. Local trauma and inflammation may play a role in its occurence, but more research is needed to support these claims.
What are the Signs of Testicular Mesothelioma?
Here at New Hope Unlimited, our combination of conventional and holistic cancer treatments aim to reverse the following symptoms of testicular mesothelioma:
- Fluid buildup in the scrotum causing swelling (hydrocele)
- A lump or mass on the testicle
- Pain or discomfort in the testes
- Inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis)
What are the Stages of Testicular Mesothelioma?
Understanding the stage of cancer is a crucial aspect in determining a patient’s prognosis and developing a personalized treatment plan. Since this type of mesothelioma is rare, oncologists do not have sufficient data to produce a proper staging system. Instead, medical professionals use general mesothelioma characteristics to identify how advanced a patient’s case is and how it might progress. For example, stage 1 or stage 2 testicular mesothelioma indicates a localized tumor. Meanwhile, the cancer becomes more advanced when it spreads to the lymph nodes and other organs.
How Do Doctors Confirm a Cancer Diagnosis?
A diagnostician might order the following tests and procedures to diagnose mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis:
- Blood tests and biomarkers
- Testicular mesothelioma ultrasound, which is a non-invasive, low-risk imaging test that uses sound waves to produce a picture of the scrotum.
- A biopsy involves surgically removing a tissue sample from the tumor, and then sending it to the lab for testing. Using the method immunohistochemical staining to evaluate the sample helps oncologists determine if a patient has testicular mesothelioma or another disease.
After receiving an accurate diagnosis, the next most important step is to plan your treatment.
Choose New Hope Unlimited — Your Personalized Cancer Treatment Provider
New Hope Unlimited offers pioneering treatments for testicular mesothelioma, some of which are not available at most cancer centers in the world. When we address mesothelioma, we also focus on testis function and quality of life. To do this, we integrate conventional and alternative mesothelioma treatments that target the root of cancer with minimal short- and long-term side effects. To know more about our unique treatment strategy, click here.
Our Approach
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. How common is testicular mesothelioma?
This cancer is the rarest of the four main types of mesothelioma. It accounts for less than 1 percent of all mesothelioma cases with about 300 reported diagnoses each year.
2. Can it spread or metastasize?
Testicular mesothelioma is a clinically aggressive type of malignancy, meaning it can spread rapidly to the lymph nodes and other organs.
3. At what age does testicular mesothelioma mostly occur?
This malignant disease can develop in male patients of varying ages, but it is more common in those aged between 55 and 75 years old.
4. What should I know about testicular mesothelioma survival rates?
With the appropriate treatment, men with cancer that has not spread beyond the testicles have a high survival rate of 99 percent, according to Cancer.Net.
