Is testicular cancer usually malignant or benign?
On One Hand: Cancer is Always MalignantThe term “cancer” indicates the presence of a malignant tumor. A benign tumor, whether in the testicle or elsewhere, would not be referred to as cancer.On the Other: Testicular Tumors May be BenignIt is possible for nonmalignant tumors to form in the testicle. Tumors occur when cells do not regulate their growth normally. Benign tumors are rarely a threat to life and do not spread to other parts of the body. They can be removed with surgery and generally do not come back. However, most tumors in the testicle are not benign; they are malignant.Bottom LineThe term “cancer,” by definition, refers to a malignant tumor.
