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    Testicular Cancer

    Testicular Cancer



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    The exact causes of testicular cancer are unknown.

    Reference Infertility Opens New Window from sperm problems has been linked to testicular cancer. Men with sperm problems have a higher rate of testicular cancer than men who do not. Experts don't yet know if the two problems share the same cause or if one causes the other.Reference 2




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference October 22, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology


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