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Fear of risks of cure in the treatment of a giant germ cell tumour

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A delay of treatment of a giant germ cell tumour because of fear of therapy and lacking knowledge of prognosis is presented. Based on this case, the possible pitfalls and limitations of self-detection programmes are discussed and recommendations for the improvement of general knowledge of testicular tumours are given.

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  1. Department of Urology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr University, Bochum, Herne, Germany

    J. Pannek, J. Pastor, G. Haupt & Th. Senge

  2. Department of Medical Oncology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr University, Bochum, Herne, Germany

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Pannek, J., Pastor, J., Haupt, G. et al. Fear of risks of cure in the treatment of a giant germ cell tumour. International Urology and Nephrology 28, 553–557 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550966

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