Which of the following are risk factors for testicular cancer? Select all that apply
a. Family history
b. HIV infection
c. African American men
d. History of cryptorchidism
e. Carcinoma in situ of testicles
f. Most common in men between the ages of 20 and 54
A, B, D, E, F
Risk factors for testicular cancer include family history, HIV infection, history of cryptorchidism, and carcinoma in situ of testicles. Caucasian men (not African American men) between the ages of 20 and 54 are more at risk for this disease.
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What will be an ideal response?
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