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There are two main types of testicular cancer – seminomas and teratomas. They may be called germ cell tumours. Occasionally testicular tumours can be a mix of both types.
- Seminomas most commonly occur in men between 25 and 55 years of age.
- Teratomas usually affect younger men – from 15 to about 35 years.
Sometimes a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma can occur in the testicle. This would be treated as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Other rare types of testicular tumour are Leydig and Sertoli cell tumours.
Content last reviewed: 01 April 2007
Page last modified: 16 August 2007
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