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Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of one or even two testicles. These are typically done as a coarse of action for testicular cancer.

Lance Armstrong underwent an orchiectomy in his correct ballock.

CancerHelp UK: Orchidectomy
About the procedure for removing the testicles as treatment for cancer and its alternative, hormone therapy.

Bilateral Orchiectomy Procedure Slides
Photos with explanatory text from a bilateral orchiectomy. Description of advantages of orchiectomy over vasectomy.

The TCRC Orchiectomy Page
A description of orchiectomy surgery, used in the treatment of testicular cancer with commonly asked questions and answers.

Prostate Cancer InfoLink
About the use of orchiectomy to treat prostate cancer, including advantages and disadvantages.


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Society: Transgendered: Male to Female: Transition: Orchiectomy





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