Trends in testicular carcinoma in England and Wales, 1971–99

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.00078.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-11T08:00:44Z
• Authors: D.A. Power; R.S.D. Brown; C.S. Brock; H.A. Payne; A. Majeed; P. Babb
• Keywords: Relative survival; Standardized rate

Objectives To examine incidence, mortality and survival trends in England Wales for testicular cancer, using the recently developed national cancer databases. Methods The directly age‐standardized incidence rates were calculated period 1971–97 years 1971–99. Trends data then assessed, including influence of social deprivation on survival. Results number newly diagnosed cases carcinoma increased from almost 650 to 1400. 2.9 per 100 000 1971 5.4 1997, an increase 88% over 26 years. There was a large decrease since mid‐1970s, with < 0.5 1985. For men 1991–93, 1‐year relative 98% 5‐year 95%, compared 82% 69%, respectively, during 1971–75. is ‘deprivation gap’ > 6% favour most affluent socio‐economic group, no significant change recent Conclusions increasing Wales, consistent trend documented other countries. reduction has been marked reflecting improved management, particular introduction platinum‐based chemotherapy regimens advanced disease. Survival are as good European Further developments unlikely produce such improvement again, minimizing effect status should be important target future care.