Cody Wilt is a testicular cancer survivor from Maryland. Cody talks about being diagnosed with testicular cancer days before his wedding, having his orchiectomy days after his wedding, having to alter the course of his treatment due to elevated tumor markers, being treated by Dr. Pierorazio, conceiving a child naturally after chemo, anxiety after treatment, advice for current patients, and so much more!
Read MoreMark Neff is an author, life coach, and testicular cancer survivor. Mark talks about being diagnosed around the same time he was supposed to buy a salon, being a 15 year survivor and confronting the demons more recently, battling addiction as a coping mechanism, masculinity, and much more!
Read MoreDr. Clint Cary is an associate professor of urology and surgeon at Indiana University Health and one of the top surgeons in the world performing the retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND). Dr. Cary explains what the RPLND entails and answers listener questions about the surgery used for curative intent in testicular cancer patients.
Read MoreThis promotion with Deadpool and Ryan Reynolds was really amazing. While it’s a very serious topic, it makes sense to use humor because that’s how the message gets across to men. I formed the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation in 2009 as a way to educate people. My son was diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer at age 13.
Read MoreNickalaus Goodman is an EMT, SVP of Clinical Finance, and a testicular cancer survivor. Nickalaus talks about having microlithiasis and being put on surveillance, being diagnosed with testicular cancer after years of ultrasounds at 37 years old, being treated with an orchiectomy and BEP, some of the lasting side effects, focusing on today, and much more!
Read MoreScott Hamilton is an Olympic figure skating icon and a testicular cancer survivor. Scott talks about the Beijing 2022 Olympic figure skating controversy, being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1997, being treated with BEP and RPLND at Cleveland Clinic, getting back on the ice after treatment and the feeling of seeing celebrities like Jack Nicholson in the crowd, advice for men facing a diagnosis, the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, and much more!
Read MoreNathan Adrian is an 8x Olympic medalist for Team USA Swimming living in Oakland, CA and a testicular cancer survivor. Nathan talks about getting on Team USA, discovering his testicle being hard and swollen while on a step ladder, being treated with an orchiectomy and laparoscopic RPLND and recovery, conceiving a child naturally after treatment, his future in swimming, and much more.
Read MoreJonathan Hester is a campaign official with the Governor of Alabama and a testicular cancer survivor. Jonathan talks about discovering his testicular cancer, not letting his diagnosis get in the way of living his life, Governor Kay Ivey proclaiming April 2022 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, his extensive work as an awareness advocate in his community, and much more!
Read MoreDr. Phil Pierorazio is a Urologic Oncologist, the Chief of Urology at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, and a board member with Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. Dr. Pierorazio talks about the relationship between a patient and provider, different treatment options for testicular cancer including surgeries and chemotherapy, dealing with insurance difficulties, testicular cancer and mental health in survivorship, testosterone levels, the upcoming Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation virtual conference in April 2022, answers listener questions, and much more.
Read MoreGarrett Jenkins is a member of the United States Air Force living in Colorado and a testicular cancer survivor. Garrett talks about being diagnosed and having his orchiectomy while stationed in Japan, the options he was given for treatment before a spike in tumor markers changed his course, being treated with BEP at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, his plans to continue spreading awareness, his faith helping him through the journey, and much more.
Read MoreIan Freed is a teacher from Astoria, New York and a testicular cancer survivor. Ian talks about advocating for his care after doctors delayed his appointments, facing a testicular cancer diagnosis while having a newborn child, receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, his experience with sperm banking, his plans for raising awareness with the baseball team he coaches, and more.
Read MoreEpisode 2 of “It Takes Balls” is here!
Mason Burchette is a Director of Marketing & Development from Ooltewah, Tennessee and a testicular cancer survivor. Mason talks about discovering his testicular abnormality after a vasectomy, being treated with an orchiectomy and BEP, explaining why daddy is sick to his kids, an infection leading to hospitalization during chemo, and how he continues to encourage guys to not feel ashamed about speaking about their health.
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