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Primary Objective
To compare the prevalence of ototoxicity and neurotoxicity in GCT cancer survivors who only had surgery to a similar population from The Platinum Study (RSRB45410/1305011509) who received cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy.
Secondary Objective
To compare the prevalence of
Rationale: Testicular cancer (TC) survivors have an increased risk of hypogonadism (decreased testosterone and/or increased luteinizing hormone levels) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Metabolic syndrome develops early after chemotherapy in 20-30% of long-term TC survivors and is associated with an
Since the introduction of cisplatin in the late seventies (1), the prognosis of metastatic testicular cancer patients has dramatically improved, with long-term survival rates of 80-90% (2). However, cure rates are compromised by the increased risk of cardiovascular events (3-5). Approximately 1-5%
Rationale: Taste and smell abnormalities are common in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, with a prevalence ranging from 46% to 77% for taste changes, and 35% to 75% for smell changes. These chemosensory changes are distressing for patients and can lead to changes in appetite, food choice, and