Which of the following teaching points by an oncologist is most appropriate for a 33-year-old male who will begin treatment shortly for his testicular cancer?
A)
"Thanks to new treatment advances, there's a very good chance that I won't have to remove a testicle."
B)
"If steroid treatment fails, then we can consider surgery and/or chemotherapy."
C)
"You should know that there might be adverse effects on your sexual function after treatment is finished."
D)
"The advantage of performing an orchiectomy over other treatments is that it rules out recurrence."
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Orchiectomy is the standard treatment for testicular cancer. Steroidal treatments are not used, and sexual function is commonly affected. Recurrence is possible even after orchiectomy.
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