Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer may develop as a painless lump about the size of a pea on one of the testicles. You also may start to feel aching and discomfort in the testicle and/or lower abdomen. That’s why you want to talk to your doctor and the urologic oncology specialists at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City.

Nationally Recognized Testicular Cancer Care

At Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, you’ll collaborate with a nationally renowned, multidisciplinary team of urologic cancer experts for accurate diagnosis, innovative treatment and effective management for all stages of testicular cancer. You benefit from advanced imaging technology to support the precise diagnosis that helps identify and treat your condition as early as possible.

Testicular Cancer Services & Treatments

When you choose Stephenson Cancer Center, you work with an extensively experienced, fellowship-trained urologic cancer care team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. You and your doctors may choose from a wide range of testicular cancer services, including:

• Active surveillance
• Chemotherapy targeted to your specific condition
• Fertility preservation options such as sperm freezing, gonadal shielding and testicular sperm extraction
• Nerve-sparing retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND)
• Radiation therapy
• Robotic-assisted RPLND and other minimally invasive surgery procedures

Cancer Surgery at OU Health

Learn more about cancer surgery at Stephenson Cancer Center and explore other surgery services at OU Health.

Cancer Navigation Services

Throughout your journey at Stephenson Cancer Center, your care team includes a nurse navigator, a specially trained registered nurse (RN) who acts as your personal advocate and adds an extra layer of support. Learn more about Cancer Navigation Services.

Supportive Care Services

You also gain access to extensive Supportive Care services, such as genetic counseling, nutritional therapy, support groups, palliative and comfort care, cancer education workshops, and symptom and pain management. And you’ll find all your cancer-related services in a bright, welcoming, up-to-date facility close to home and designed for your comfort and convenience.

Next-Day or Same-Week Appointments

Ask your doctor for a referral to Stephenson Cancer Center or contact us directly. Get a second opinion or consultation about your bladder condition from an OU Health urologic cancer specialist.
Call 405-271-4088 for a next-day or same-week appointment that works best for you.

Clinical Trials for Advanced Treatment

In Stephenson Cancer Center’s comprehensive program, you also may qualify to participate in clinical trials as part of the National Cancer Institute’s National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN), giving you early access to today’s newest drugs and potential breakthrough treatments before they become widely available.

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Team

From your first contact with Stephenson Cancer Center, you become a vital part of our multidisciplinary team approach that brings you together with cancer specialists, such as medical oncologists, cancer surgeons, pathologists, radiologists and others, to ensure you receive the best care for your particular condition.