A CURE for testicular cancer “is almost a reality”, with nearly all sufferers beating the disease, according to a cancer expert.
More than 96% of men now survive testicular cancer compared with less than 70% in the 1970s, new figures from Cancer Research UK show.
Survival for testicular cancer has risen by almost 30% in the last 40 years, with nearly all men now beating the disease.
Cancer Research UK released the figures to highlight the success of research in the fight against cancer and encourage people to support their Beat Cancer Sooner campaign.
In Scotland, about 230 people are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year and it is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 49.
Cancer Research UK chief executive Dr Harpal Kumar said: “A clear success story in cancer research has been the drug cisplatin, which our scientists helped to develop.
“This is helping almost all men with testicular cancer to beat the disease and is a shining example of what we can achieve through dedicated research.
“For some types of cancer, the word cure is almost a reality 96% of men with testicular cancer are now cured. But it’s important we recognise the 4% who aren’t surviving the disease.”