Management of Stage I Testicular Seminoma

Adjuvant treatment options for stage I seminoma include surveillance, radiation, and hemotherapy. Despite excellent results for both adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy, many concerns have been raised in regards to the potential long-term toxicities of these treatments. To minimize the burden of treatment, there has been a shift away from adjuvant treatments for stage I testicular seminomas toward surveillance protocols for seminoma survivors. This article reviews the evidence for all adjuvant treatment options for stage I testicular seminomas with a particular focus on surveillance.