Department of Hematology Oncology, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, CA, USA.
Semin Oncol Nurs. 2012 Aug;28(3):180-9. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2012.05.007.
To discuss the presentation, diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgical options, nursing management, and long-term outcomes of patients with testicular cancer.
Review and research articles, clinical experience.
Testicular cancer is very treatable and the cure rate is approximately 95%. It is most common in men between the ages of 15 and 35. While early detection, diagnosis, and treatment are all important factors for treating the disease, fertility and quality of life are also important issues to address in patients with testicular cancer.
Nurses must provide patient instruction regarding chemotherapy, surgery, fertility, and side effects of treatment. Serving as a patient advocate regarding fertility preservation and promoting quality of life are important factors for health professionals to consider.
讨论睾丸癌患者的临床表现、诊断、化疗、手术选择、护理管理和长期预后。
综述和研究文章、临床经验。
睾丸癌的治疗效果很好，治愈率约为 95%。它在 15 至 35 岁的男性中最为常见。虽然早期发现、诊断和治疗都是治疗疾病的重要因素，但睾丸癌患者的生育能力和生活质量也是需要解决的重要问题。
护士必须向患者提供有关化疗、手术、生育能力和治疗副作用的指导。作为患者的生育能力保护倡导者，并促进生活质量，是卫生专业人员需要考虑的重要因素。
