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unusual facts about Testicular cancer


Testicular cancer

AFP alpha1 feto protein, Beta-HCG, and LDH are the typical markers used to identify testicular cancer.


Daffyd Dyvyr

In 1987 Dyvyr was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and lost his battle against the disease peacefully in his small village home in Llanystumdwy, Wales surrounded by his family.

Long-term effects of cannabis

In 2012 WebMD said that a number of studies had suggested a link between cannabis use and an increased risk of testicular cancer, but that the overall risk remained small and that more research is needed to confirm the findings.


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Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Steve Macko, played for the Chicago Cubs from 1979 - 1980 before being diagnosed with Testicular Cancer.

Colin Curtis

While battling the disease, fellow testicular cancer cancer survivor Lance Armstrong gave him an autographed book.

John P. Donohue

His work with Dr. Lawrence Einhorn led to an increase in cure rate of testicular cancer from 5% to 90%.