Paul McCaffery is a 10-year testicular cancer survivor living in Scotland. Paul talks about catching his testicular cancer after seeing a self-exam illustration, being treated with orchidectomy and 2xBEP, having a 4-year-old at the time of diagnosis, nearly using IVF but conceiving naturally at the last minute, hosting the "Check One, Two" podcast, and more!
Read MoreMike DeJean is a testicular cancer survivor from Louisiana. Mike talks about initially being diagnosed with lymphoma; later finding out that it was actually testicular cancer; having enlarged lymph nodes in his abdomen, neck, and lungs; being treated with VIP chemo; having his RPLND with Dr. Cary at IU, and more!
Read MoreKevin Hilden is a testicular cancer survivor living in Arizona. Kevin talks about being diagnosed with testicular cancer in his 40s, having an orchiectomy in 2021 and a retroperitoneal mass show up in 2023, having an RPLND at Indiana University, testosterone, and more!
Read MoreDr. Timothy Clinton is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard University. Dr. Clinton talks about performing minimally invasive retroperitoneal lymph node dissections (RPLND), how robotic RPLND compares to open RPLND, risks involved with both options, how candidates are selected for robotic RPLND, and more!
Read MoreJames Paul is a testicular cancer survivor from the United Kingdom. James talks about being diagnosed with testicular cancer in his 40s after being born with an undescended testicle, receiving carboplatin chemotherapy, wanting to connect with other LGBTQ survivors, his advice for those who suspect cancer, and more!
Read MoreErik Vitáliš is a testicular cancer survivor from Slovakia. Erik talks about how rarely talked about testicular cancer is in his country and the need for more awareness, spending 7 weeks in the hospital during chemo, developing neutropenic fevers, being isolated while having COVID, his plans as an oncology PhD student, and more!
Read MoreKyle Broxterman is a testicular cancer survivor in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kyle talks about noticing a lump on his testicle, advocating for himself to be seen sooner, getting the call about possible cancer while ice climbing, keeping a positive attitude, returning to the mountain as a "single nut climber," and more!
Read MoreJoe Karasek is a testicular cancer survivor living in Florida. Joe talks about his troubled past with drugs and alcohol, being diagnosed with and treated for testicular cancer, nearly taking his own life after his orchiectomy, finding purpose and love while overcoming his disease, writing a book, and more!
Read MoreDr. Kern shares his experience going from testicular cancer provider to testicular cancer patient after completing his fellowship at Indiana University, plus information about the military's TESTIS program and how it can help those diagnosed with the most common cancer in active duty men.
Read MoreSeth Camp is a testicular cancer survivor from Wisconsin. Seth talks about being diagnosed with stage 2A testicular cancer at the age of 43, being a diabetic on chemo, the special stocking stuffer he now gives his sons to help them check themselves, having a vasovagal response to needles and surgery, the importance of talking to someone, and more!
Read MoreJulie and Jeff Hughes are a caregiver and testicular cancer survivor from New York. Julie and Jeff share their experience from both points of view on Jeff's Stage IB testicular cancer diagnosis in 2011, the decision to opt for surveillance and not regretting it even after Jeff's cancer recurred 10 years later, A Real Ballbuster: Untangling Testicular Cancer, and more!
Read MoreCristian Alvizo is a testicular cancer living in southern California. Cristian talks about a primary doctor not doing a full exam, later finding his testicular abnormality on his own, seeing a urologist the day before high school graduation, his decision to share his story to help others, wanting to be a doctor after his journey, and more!
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