Testicular Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Testicular cancer usually comes to light as a painless lump or swelling in a testicle, often found by the man himself. It mainly affects younger men, and modern treatment cures the great majority of cases, but a diagnosis still raises urgent questions about surgery, chemotherapy and fertility. This guide explains how testicular cancer is usually treated in Mumbai, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy can support you through treatment and recovery.

Written by Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, who has over 25 years of experience treating patients. Last updated 24 October 2026. This article is for general information and does not replace a medical assessment.

This page explains what treatment usually involves, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic cancer care at Welling Homeopathy can sit alongside – never in place of – the plan made by your oncology team.

How testicular cancer is usually treated

Treatment is planned by a urologist and medical oncologist and depends on the type of tumour (seminoma or non-seminoma) and the stage. The main options are:

• Surgery (radical inguinal orchiectomy) – removal of the affected testicle, the first step for almost everyone.
• Surveillance – close monitoring with scans and blood tests for some low-risk, early-stage cancers, avoiding further treatment unless needed.
• Chemotherapy – commonly the BEP regimen, for higher-stage disease or if markers remain raised after surgery.
• Radiation therapy – used for some seminomas, often to lymph nodes at the back of the abdomen.
• Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection – surgery to remove abdominal lymph nodes in selected non-seminoma cases.
• Follow-up – regular tumour marker blood tests (AFP, hCG, LDH) and scans, since this cancer is closely monitored for years.

Common side effects of treatment

Side effects differ from person to person and depend on the drugs, doses and your general health. Your oncology team can often prevent or reduce many of them with medicines and supportive measures, so always report symptoms early.

Chemotherapy (commonly the BEP regimen)

• Nausea and vomiting
• Hair loss
• Lower blood counts, with a higher risk of infection
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
• Ringing in the ears or hearing changes
• Lung sensitivity, needing care with bleomycin

Radiation therapy

• Nausea
• Tiredness that builds up during the course
• Mild skin changes in the treated area
• Loose stools from irritation of nearby bowel

Fertility and long-term effects

• A temporary or sometimes lasting drop in sperm count
• Lower testosterone in some men, occasionally needing supplementation
• The emotional impact of losing a testicle, with a prosthesis available if wanted
• A small long-term increase in heart and kidney risks, usually managed with regular check-ups

How complementary homeopathic care fits in

Complementary care means supportive treatment given together with your oncology treatment. At Welling Homeopathy the aim is to help you feel as well as possible during and after treatment: easing symptoms and side effects where we can, supporting appetite, energy and sleep, and helping you keep up your quality of life so that you can carry on with the treatment your doctors have planned.

What does the research say? Research on homeopathy for the side effects of cancer treatment is limited. A few small studies of particular remedies (for example for radiation skin reactions or mouth sores) have been reported, but good-quality evidence is lacking, and homeopathy has not been shown to treat or cure cancer. For this reason we use homeopathic care only as a complement, and never as a replacement for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, hormonal or immune therapy, or for the advice of your oncologist.

ImmunoKnife™ Homeopathy Treatment Process

ImmunoKnife™ is the speciality homeopathic treatment process for cancers developed by Dr. Sourabh Welling at Welling Research Labs in Mumbai and practised at the Welling cancer clinics. Our approach looks at the whole person – the cancer, the treatment you are having, your symptoms and your constitution – and is aimed at supporting energy, appetite and emotional wellbeing through chemotherapy, and general recovery after surgery. It is offered as supportive care around your oncology treatment, and your oncologist should always be told about it.

Over 25 years of experience treating patients

Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, has been treating patients for more than 25 years, including people living with cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. In a first consultation he and his team take a detailed history – your diagnosis and treatment plan, your symptoms, your past health and your personality – so that supportive care is planned around you and not around a standard list.

Practical ways to feel better during treatment

• Ask about sperm banking before chemotherapy or radiation if you may want children later.
• Drink plenty of fluids during chemotherapy to protect the kidneys, as your team advises.
• Keep gently active between cycles to help energy and mood.
• Talk to a counsellor or support group if the diagnosis or body-image changes are weighing on you.
• Check the remaining testicle regularly, since a small number of men develop a second cancer.
• Keep every follow-up blood test and scan, even once you feel well.

When to call your oncologist or go to hospital urgently

Do not wait for a homeopathic appointment if you have any of the following – contact your oncology team or go to the nearest hospital:

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or above during chemotherapy
• New breathlessness or a persistent dry cough (possible lung side effect of bleomycin)
• Severe abdominal or back pain
• Swelling or pain in one leg, or sudden breathlessness (possible blood clot)
• Persistent vomiting or signs of dehydration

Consultation in Mumbai

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers with modern surgery and chemotherapy, and most young men in Mumbai return to work, sport and family life; our role is to support you comfortably through that treatment. You can meet us at our Mumbai clinics (see the Contact page for current addresses and hours), or consult online from wherever you are being treated. Please bring your reports, your treatment plan and a list of everything you are taking.

Frequently asked questions

What are the risk factors for testicular cancer?

An undescended testicle in childhood, a family history, being aged roughly 15 to 40, and having had testicular cancer before in the other testicle.

What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?

A painless lump or swelling in a testicle, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, or less often, pain or a dull ache; any new lump should be checked promptly.

How is testicular cancer diagnosed?

With an ultrasound of the scrotum and blood tests for tumour markers; a biopsy of the testicle itself is usually avoided, and diagnosis is confirmed after surgical removal.

Is testicular cancer curable?

Yes – with modern surgery, surveillance, chemotherapy or radiation as needed, the great majority of men, including many with advanced disease, are cured; your urologist can explain your individual outlook.

Will treatment affect my fertility?

Chemotherapy and radiation can reduce sperm counts, sometimes permanently, which is why sperm banking before treatment is usually offered.

How often is follow-up needed after treatment?

Often every few months for the first two to three years, with blood tests and scans, then less frequently for several more years.

Learn more

• All cancer treatment guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer – our cancer treatment programme
• Exploring Best Cancer Treatment Options in Mumbai: A Comprehensive Guide
• Prostate Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homeopathy is offered as complementary, supportive care only; it is not claimed to treat or cure cancer. Please follow your oncologist’s advice and do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without consulting them.