Testicular cancer

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Survival statistics for testicular cancer

Survival statistics for testicular cancer are very general estimates and must be interpreted very carefully. Because these statistics are based on the experience of groups of men, they cannot be used to predict a particular man’s chances of survival.

There are many different ways to measure and report cancer survival statistics. Your doctor can explain the statistics for testicular cancer and what they mean to you.

Net survival


In Canada, the 5-year net survival for testicular cancer is 96%. This means that, on average, about 96% of men diagnosed with testicular cancer will survive for at least 5 years.

Relative survival


Survival by stage

Testicular cancer often responds well to cancer treatments and has a very good outcome. Survival varies with each stage of testicular cancer. The following factors can also affect survival for testicular cancer. Generally, the earlier testicular cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome.

There are no specific Canadian statistics available for the different stages of testicular cancer. The following information comes from a variety of sources and may include statistics from other countries. Survival statistics for testicular cancer are grouped by where the cancer has spread.

Testicular cancer survival

Stage5-year relative survival


The cancer is only in the testicle.



The cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the testicle.



The cancer has spread to organs or lymph nodes farther from the testicle (such as the lungs).


Questions about survival


  • your health history
  • the type of cancer
  • the stage
  • certain characteristics of the cancer
  • the treatments chosen
  • how the cancer responds to treatment




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