Health-related quality of life, depression, and sexual function in testicular cancer survivors in a developing country: a Serbian experience

A systematic review of quantitative observational studies investigating psychological distress in testicular cancer survivors

“…Conflicting evidence regarding associations with depression was found for ( a ) older age (significantly associated in 2 good and 1 poor studies, not associated in 1 good and 2 fair studies); ( b ) lower education (significantly associated in 1 good and 1 fair studies, not associated in 1 fair study); and ( c ) hormone levels (significantly associated in 1 poor study, not associated in 2 fair/poor studies).…”

Anxiety and depression in long-term testicular germ cell tumor survivors

“…However, the frequency of clinically significant depression in earlier studies was comparable to normal population rates ranging between 8 and 10% [6][7][8]. While Rossen et al [12], Eberhard et al [9], and Bumbasirevic et al [13] reported somewhat lower frequencies between 2 and 6%, higher rates of depression (15-17%) have yet been documented more often in the first years after treatment [10,[14][15][16].…”

In response to: “Is testis sparing surgery an acceptable option for small testicular malignant tumor with normal contralateral testicle?”

“…Testicular cancer survivors treated with RO can experience changes in body image, sexual dysfunction and fertility issues. 6,7 There is a potential positive effect of TSS and active surveillance on these issues, however more data is needed regarding the risks and benefits of this type of treatment. In our study, we have shown that it is possible to achieve at least 65 months without tumor recurrence, with all of the potential benefits of preserved testis in patients in their sexual and reproductive prime.…”

“…Testicular cancer survivors treated with RO can experience changes in body image, sexual dysfunction and fertility issues . There is a potential positive effect of TSS and active surveillance on these issues, however more data is needed regarding the risks and benefits of this type of treatment.…”