Finding lymph nodes during testicular cancer surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a way for surgeons to find the first lymph nodes that testicular cancer might spread to, using a special camera and a dye. It could help doctors decide if you need extra treatment after surgery to remove the testicle.
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Who can take part
- You have a tumor in your testicle that is suspected to be cancer and needs to be removed with surgery.
- You are male.
- The tumor is 5 centimeters or smaller in size.
- Your cancer has not spread to distant parts of your body, and you meet specific criteria for lymph nodes and tumor marker levels in your blood.
- You do not plan to have chemotherapy or radiation after your surgery, and you are not able to have close follow-up tests.
- You are able to understand the study and give written consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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