Seminoma medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Medical Therapy

In case of seminoma, the healthcare team creates an individualized treatment plan. It is generally based on the patient's needs and may include a combination of different treatments. The factors which help in deciding the treatment plan for seminoma include:

• Stage of seminoma
• Risk of recurrence
• Fertility
• Preferences of the individual

The various treatment options depending on the stage and recurrence risk of seminoma are discussed below.

Treatment of Seminoma

Stage I

Stage II

Stage III

Recurrent

❑ Surgery ❑ Active surveillance ❑ Radiotherapy ❑ Chemotherapy

❑ Surgery ❑ Radiotherapy ❑ Chemotherapy

❑ Surgery ❑ Chemotherapy

❑ Chemotherapy ❑ Stem Cell Transplantation ❑ Surgery