Nathan 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.
Read More"It Takes Balls" Podcast Series thanks to Steven Crocker, testicular cancer survivor and board member for Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.
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Read MoreClick here to learn about Matthew, a testicular cancer survivor, as he seeks to promote greater awareness by attempting to powerwalk 100 miles in another cancer survivor's shoes
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome John Klish (Klishy) as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. John Klish was born with bi-lateral profound hearing loss, meaning profoundly deaf. That didn’t stop him from following his dreams. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in mechanical engineering while racing on the collegiate cycling team.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome Tom Willner as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Tom Willner, President of Tom Willner Music and co-founder of Center Stage Education, is a musician, published songwriter, playwright, speaker, and author. He is a testicular cancer survivor who has written a musical and a book about his experience that raise awareness and funding for cancer charities, and teach healthcare professionals about the patient experience.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome back Dr. Lawrence Einhorn as our honorary guest speaker, world renowned tc medical expert at our Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Lawrence Einhorn, MD, has been on the IU School of Medicine Department of Medicine faculty since 1973. His field of expertise includes clinical trials and supportive care, with focus in the areas of lung and testicular cancers. Dr. Einhorn has also been involved in the clinical development of new drug therapies. Studies chaired by Dr. Einhorn at IU School of Medicine in testicular cancer led to the FDA approval of cisplatin, etoposide and ifosfamide. In addition, his groups conducted the pivotal studies that led to the approval of both gemcitabine and pemetrexed in non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Einhorn’s studies helped to save many lives turning testicular cancer into a highly curable cancer with a 90% overall survival rate.
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