Global, regional and national burden of testicular cancer, 1990–2016: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

Although the mortality rate for TCa has decreased over recent decades, large disparities still exist in TCa mortality, probably as a result of lack of access to healthcare and oncological treatment. Timely diagnosis of this cancer, by improving general awareness, should be prioritized. In addition, improving access to effective therapies and trained healthcare workforces in developing and under-developed areas could be the next milestones.