Types of testicular cancer
There are five main types of testicular cancer. These are named after the cell type in which the cancer first develops.
- seminomas
- choriocarcinoma
- embryonal carcinoma
- teratoma
- yolk sac tumour.
Choriocarcinoma, embryonal carcinoma, teratoma and yolk sac tumour are known as non-seminoma cancers.
Testicular cancer can include a mix of both seminoma and non-seminoma cancer cells.
National Cancer Institute. Testicular cancer treatment (PDQ): health professional version.