How often does seminoma come back?
How often does seminoma come back? More than 80% of people with clinical stage I seminoma are cured with orchiectomy alone, while the remaining 15% to 20% will have a recurrence if they are given no additional treatment. Most recurrences occur within 12 months after diagnosis, and the location of the recurrence is typically in the retroperitoneum. How is seminoma treated? Treatment of seminoma may include the following: Surgery to remove the testicle, followed by surveillance. For patients who want active treatment rather than surveillance, treatment may include: Surgery to remove the testicle, followed by chemotherapy. Is seminoma curable? Stage...