A male patient is diagnosed with stage 1 testicular cancer. The nurse realizes that the first step in the treatment for this patient is which of the following?

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The first step in the treatment of stage 1 testicular cancer is typically surgical removal of the affected testicle, known as a radical inguinal orchiectomy. This is necessary for both diagnosis and treatment, as it removes the tumor and allows for examination of the affected tissue to determine the specific type and stage of the cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation may be used in later stages or if the cancer has metastasized, but are not typically the first step in treatment for stage 1 testicular cancer. Aspiration of the enlarged testicle is not a recommended treatment for testicular cancer.

A Male Patient Is Diagnosed with Stage 1 Testicular Cancer