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Effects of epidemiological risk factors on prognosis in testicular cancer
1Department of Urology, Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. draykutdemirci@hotmail.com.
Purpose:
Testicular cancer is frequently seen, especially in young males, and constitutes 1% of all male cancers. Family history, testicular dysgenesis syndrome, and the presence of tumour in the contralateral testis are each well-defined epidemiological risk factors. The aim of the current study was to determine the distribution of these risk factors according to tumour stage and to evaluate the effects on progression.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 71 patients diagnosed with testicular cancer in our clinic between January 2018 and December 2021 were classified according to tumour stage (Group 1: Early, n = 29; Group 2: Advanced, n = 42). The presence of risk factors, and demographic and pathological data were recorded.
Results:
No significant difference was determined between the groups in respect of age, comorbidities, and tumour type (p > 0.05). There was no difference between Group 1 and Group 2 in terms of median follow-up time [15.5 (17.5), 16.5(26.5) months, respectively, p = 0.4]. Epidemiological risk factors were seen more in Group 2 than in Group 1 (p = 0.03). Progression-free survival was determined to be shorter in patients with risk factors compared to those without (7.95 ± 1.3 vs. 29.4 ± 2.06 months, p < 0.001, respectively). Family history and testicular dysgenesis syndrome were determined to be independent risk factors for progression [HR:0.046 (0.004-0.485); HR:0.101 (0.03-0.347), p < 0.05, respectively].
Conclusions:
More advanced-stage tumours are seen in patients with testicular cancer when epidemiological risk factors are also present. Of these risk factors, family history and testicular dysgenesis syndrome have a negative effect on progression.
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