Increasing Incidence of Testicular Germ Cell Tumors among Racial/Ethnic Minorities in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) has been rising in the United States and is notably higher among white men. Previously, our group reported that rates were rising among Hispanic men in certain areas. This study sought to determine whether the patterns noted in our prior publication remained evident in more recent years and to determine whether any new patterns have emerged.

Methods

Data from 51 U.S. cancer registries were examined. Racial/ethnic-specific incidence rates per 100,000 man-years were calculated overall and by census region. Annual percent changes (APC) were estimated, and joinpoint models were fit. Differences in regional incidence were examined using the Wald test.

Results

During the time period 2001 to 2016, 126,575 TGCTs w

SUBMITTER: Ghazarian AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7269801 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature