Long-term side effects of treatment for testis cancer

Patients with newly diagnosed testis cancer can expect excellent results with respect to long term, disease-free survival after treatment. Given the young age of presentation for many of these patients, the long-term consequences of curing testis cancer are a major concern. This article summarizes the long-term side effects associated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy for the treatment of testis cancer. Emphasis is placed on defining the likelihood of developing a second malignancy (both germ cell and non-germ cell) in these patients.