Dr. Eric D. Bernstein, MD, MPH
LACC News
Testicular Cancer is the Most Common and Most Treatable Cancer in Young Men
Curing Testicular Cancer is a free community seminar scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Dr. Eric D. Bernstein, MD, MPH, will be speaking. The seminar, being sponsored by the Los Alamos Council on Cancer (LACC), begins with a free light supper 5:15-6 p.m. followed immediately by the seminar. Included in the presentation will be a question and answer session.
Dr. Eric Bernstein, Los Alamos oncologist/hematologist with Northern New Mexico Cancer Care at Los Alamos Medical Center will focus his presentation on the most current research on testicular cancer treatment. Participants will learn and understand:
- The utility and practical application of tumor markers;
- The development of clinical trials in developing multi-drug regimens for chemotherapy; and
- The historical development of platinum compounds and their role in treating cancer.
Nurses and allied health professionals will be awarded 1.5 continuing education credits (CE’s) for their participation. The program is free but pre-registration by Monday, Oct. 20 is appreciated. To register, call Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service at 505.662.2656 or register on-line at www.LosAlamosCouncilonCancer.org.
Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34.
Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even when cancer has spread beyond the testicle. Depending on the type and stage of testicular cancer, patients may receive one of several treatments, or a combination. Regular testicular self-examinations can help identify growths early, when the chance for successful treatment of testicular cancer is highest.
For more information contact Paula at 505.570.0906.
