A 20-year-old male has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is seeking information about his diagnosis from a number of Web sites. Which of the following statements that he has read is most plausible?
A) "Testicular cancer is a leading cause of death among males who should be in the prime of their life."
B) "Men with cryptorchidism--the term for an undescended testicle--are known to have a higher risk of developing testicular cancer."
C) "For most men with testicular cancer, bloody urine is their first sign that something is wrong."
D) "Recent developments in the treatment of testicular cancer mean that few men now need to have a testicle removed."
Answer is B) "Men with cryptorchidism--the term for an undescended testicle--are known to have a higher risk of developing testicular cancer."
Rationale: Cryptorchidism is an identified risk factor for the development of testicular cancer. The diagnosis is no longer a leading cause of death. Hematuria is not a common symptom, and orchiectomy is still the standard treatment modality.
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