[Progress in the treatment of germ cell tumor of the testis]

Breakthroughs seen over recent years in the management of testicle germ cell tumours have been very significant. The prognostic influence of such advances has proven to be crucial and translates the progressive opening of oncology to new fields and technologies. In his review, the author articulates a potential target in the management of these germ cells tumours to further increase survival rates. The therapeutic challenges include the consideration of prognostic factors, decreased toxicity of established therapies, addition of new molecules to first line therapy and the recent application of molecular biology techniques to both diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.