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6. Diagnosis

When a doctor suspects testicular cancer, a scrotal ultrasound can detect small areas of cancer near the surface or identify tiny calcium deposits called microlithiasis that have a strong association with testicular cancer.

Blood tests can detect tumor markers, and surgical removal of the testicles can confirm the diagnosis and is often the first step of treatment. X-rays and CT scans can detect if cancer has spread to the lungs, abdomen, or pelvis.

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