Posts tagged it takes balls podcast
Randy Herring is a Three-Time Testicular Cancer Survivor

As a fitness enthusiast, author, and father, Randy reflects on how cancer shaped his outlook on health and resilience. He offers heartfelt advice to anyone facing a diagnosis, encouraging them to take charge of their health and embrace the power of a positive mindset.

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Dr. Richard Matulewicz - Health-Related Quality of Life in Testicular Cancer

The discussion dives into how testicular cancer’s high survival rates make addressing long-term challenges—like financial burdens, fertility concerns, and post-treatment anxieties—more important than ever. Dr. Matulewicz shares insights on innovative tools, including patient-reported surveys and proactive recovery trackers, designed to capture the full spectrum of patient experiences and improve outcomes beyond physical health.

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Austin Weimer Was His Original Urologist's First Testicular Cancer Patient

Austin Weimer is a testicular cancer survivor from Ohio. Austin talks about how his diagnosis was delayed due to being his original urologist's first testicular cancer patient, having chemo and an RPLND at IU, the disparities between testicular cancer and other cancers, and more!

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Paul McCaffery Felt Like Something was Pulling on His Testicle Before Diagnosis

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!

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Mike DeJean's Testicular Cancer was Originally Diagnosed as Lymphoma

Mike 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!

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Kevin Hilden's Tumor Showed Up in his Retroperitoneum 2 Years After Orchiectomy

Kevin 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!

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Dr. Timothy Clinton - Robotic RPLND for Metastatic Testicular Cancer

Dr. 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!

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James Paul's Undescended Testicle Turned "Nasty" in his 40s

James 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!

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Erik Vitáliš Details His Testicular Cancer Journey in Slovakia

Erik 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!

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Kyle Broxterman is a Single Nut Climber

Kyle 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!

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Joe Karasek's Life was Saved by Testicular Cancer

Joe 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!

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Dr. Sean Kern - From Urologic Oncologist to Testicular Cancer Survivor & The TESTIS Program

Dr. 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.

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