Management of difficult germ-cell tumors Journal Article


Authors: Moore, C. J.; Daneshmand, S.; Kondagunta, G. V.; Nichols, C. R.
Article Title: Management of difficult germ-cell tumors
Abstract: Although testicular cancer is a rare disease accounting for only 1% of all male neoplasms, it represents a paradigm for cancer curability. Overall, more than 95% of patients can expect to be cured of their disease with minimal long-term toxicity. Given these expectations, it is critical that cancer care providers are familiar with the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encountered in these rare patients. In particular, clinicians managing these patients should be aware of some of the pitfalls encountered when determining relapse. In a series of case presentations, we review the evaluation and management of patients with persistent elevation of serum tumor markers and postchemotherapy residual radiographic abnormalities.
Journal Title: Oncology (Norwalk)
Volume: 20
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0890-9091
Publisher: C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group  
Date Published: 2006-11-01
Start Page: 1565
End Page: 1570, 1575
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 1" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: OCLGE" - "Source: Scopus"
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