Benefits
Harms

Note: Separate PDQ summaries on Testicular Cancer Treatment ¹ and Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening and Prevention Studies ² are also available.

Based on fair evidence, screening for testicular cancer would not result in an appreciable decrease in mortality, in part because therapy at each stage is so effective.

Based on fair evidence, screening for testicular cancer would result in unnecessary diagnostic procedures with attendant morbidity.

Description of the Evidence

• Study Design: Opinions of respected authorities based on clinical experience, descriptive studies, or reports of expert committees.
• Internal Validity: Not applicable.
• Consistency: Not applicable.
• Direction and Magnitude of Effect: Fair evidence of no reduction in mortality; good evidence for rare but serious harms.