"Off-Label" Usage of Testicular Self-Examination (TSE): Benefits Beyond Cancer Detection.

摘要: Testicular cancer (TCa) is the most common among 15- to 34-year-old males. Treatments are highly effective, which help foster approximately 98% 5-year survival rate. There very few known causal factors of disease (e.g., cryptorchidism and family history), thus possibly limiting primary prevention methods. Secondary preventative measures, on other hand, notably testicular self-examination (TSE), well-known promoted prevent late-stage diagnosis TCa. However, debate ensues as whether or not TSE provides any benefit. In light a recent systematic review conducted by these authors assessing effectiveness promotion interventions, we propose that behavior can serve tool just for detection TCa, but male-specific urogenital health concerns, including varicoceles, hydroceles, others. Furthermore, suggest also informed decision-making skills males with regard concerns treatment options. our advocacy in direct conflict U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's influential "D" rating others who recommend against performing TSE. This article offers an overview dispute over TSE's purpose net We conclude beneficial beyond detecting cancer. These proposed "off-label" uses procedure make effectual means promote health, self-awareness, wellness Recommendations future research presented academy.