RE: Testicular Cancer

["Morris, William GS (RASO)" <morriswj@RASO.NAVY.MIL>]

Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation, 2nd edition, by Fred Mettler, MD and

Arthur Upton, MD Chapter 5, Carcinogenesis at Specific Organ Sites

summarizes information known about cancer of various organs including

causes, when known, that are non radiogenic.  For testicular cancer, it

usually occurs in white males under 50.  Causes are unknown.  Incidence and

mortality studies of radiation effects have not detected cancer increases of

genital organs.  Case reports of soft tissue sarcomas in other body parts

are so rare that causal links cannot be established.  References for all

these statements and more are provided.  



William Morris, CHP



Opinions expressed are mine alone. 



-----Original Message-----

From: Michael J Vala [mailto:michael.vala@bms.com]





RadSafers -



I recall reading several years back that testicular cancer was

not radiogenic.  I though it was in an ICRP or NCRP report.

Needless to say, I now need that information and cannot locate

it.  Is testicular cancer radiogenic?  Any references either way

would be greatly appreciated.



Thank you for your help,



Mike Vala



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