Testicular tumor in an aviator

Testicular tumor is an uncommon cancer mainly affecting males between 20 and 54 yr of age. In the United States, approximately 2 to 3 new testicular cancer cases per 100,000 males occur each year. Testicular cancer is disqualifying for all classes of Federal Aviation Administration medical certificates, and consideration must be deferred to the FAA for Special Issuance (waiver) consideration. This article presents a case report of testicular cancer in an airline pilot, a brief discussion of testicular cancer, and the aeromedical implications of the diagnosis.