It Takes Balls

David Yadush is a licensed counselor (LPC/LPCC) from BetterHelp.com. David talks about coping with cancer from diagnosis through assimilation into "normal" life after, how patients/survivors/caregivers can recognize when it's time to seek help, dealing with "shame," maintaining relationships, and more!   Have a question for a future expert guest? Submit here:https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfo...

Juan Alatorre is a testicular cancer survivor from North Carolina. Juan talks about noticing something different about his testicle during his normal self-check, being diagnosed and treated in his 40s, testicular cancer in the LGBTQ+ community, experiencing scanxiety 5 years out, and more! Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/it-takes-balls-submissi...

Justine Benoit was a caregiver for her husband and testicular cancer survivor, Kyle, during his treatment in Kansas. Justine and Kyle each share their perspective as a caregiver and survivor on being diagnosed shortly after the birth of their son, the effect Kyle's treatment had on their daughters, work on the family farm while battling and recovering from cancer treatment, being in surgery vs. in...

Josh Robson is a testicular cancer survivor from Melbourne, Australia. Josh talks about feeling something wrong for about 18 months, the empty feeling after being diagnosed, being a triathlete and trying to stay active to a degree during treatment, competing in an Ironman and Ultra Ironman after treatment, Turning Up every day, and more!     Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https://www.testicular...

Manny de la Cruz is fresh out of treatment of testicular cancer and reflects upon his journey. Manny talks about feeling an unbearable scrotal pain at work that led to his diagnosis, going through chemo after seeing how it affected his mother, plans to run a race soon after treatment, and more! Want to be a guest? Apply here:  https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/it-takes-balls-subm...

Dr. Nicholas Cost is an associate professor of urology and oncology at University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital of Colorado with his own story of being a cancer survivor. Dr. Cost talks about fertility preservation, gonadal function impact of testicular cancer therapy, testicular sparing surgery, and much more!   Have a question for a future expert guest? Submit here:https://www.tes...

Daniel Ramirez is a Colorado businessman and a testicular cancer survivor. Daniel talks about being diagnosed at a point in his life where things were moving quickly with his restaurants, being his own advocate, staying active while being treated with BEP, testicular cancer in the hispanic community, and much more!   Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation...

Will Flanary, also known as Dr. Glaucomflecken, is an ophthalmologist, social media superstar, and a testicular cancer survivor. Will talks about having testicular cancer twice at different times in med school, using comedy as a coping mechanism, different types of testosterone replacement he's used, and much more!   Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation...

Happy 1st anniversary to It Takes Balls presented by Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation! In this solo episode, host Steven Crocker shares his own testicular cancer story, reflects on past episodes, shares information about the resources offered by Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, and looks ahead to future episodes. Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfou...

Zak Dahlheimer is a news anchor, investigative reporter, and testicular cancer survivor living in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Zak talks about being diagnosed just before making a big career move, finding out he had testicular cancer incidentally because of testicular torsion, support from his family, using his news platform to raise awareness, and much more!   Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https:...

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia is a board-certified urologic oncologist and associate professor at UCSD. Dr. Bagrodia talks about long term toxicities of testicular cancer treatment including physical and psychosocial effects and much more. Have a question for a future expert guest? Submit here:https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/it-takes-balls-question-submission  Want to be a guest? Apply h...

Danny Moisanen is a testicular cancer survivor from Washington. Danny talks about realizing something was wrong after calling out of work often; being treated with an orchiectomy, BEP, RPLND, and VIP; feeling lonely during treatment because of COVID protocols; being diagnosed at stage 1 and then stage 3; going to therapy; side effects; a special encounter; and much more!   Want to be a guest? Appl...

JD Heylman is a testicular cancer survivor and member of the US Air Force. JD talks about first noticing that something was off when stationed in Korea and seeing a Korean doctor, being treated for pure seminoma in the United States with chemo and a laparoscopic RPLND, battling testicular cancer with sons old enough to know what was happening, lasting side effects, and much more! Want to be a gues...

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...

Mark 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!   Want to be a guest? Apply here:   https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/it-takes-balls-submis...

Dr. 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.   Have a question for a future expert guest? Submit here:h...

Nickalaus 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! Want to be a guest? Apply here:  https://ww...

Scott 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 diagnosi...

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.  Want to be a...

Jonathan 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!   Want to be a guest? App...

Dr. 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, tes...

Garrett Jenkins is a member of the United States Air Force 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 spre...

Ian 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 baseb...

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...

Welcome to the premiere episode of It Takes Balls!  BJ Lange is a TCAF board member, actor, TV host, speaker, pilot, retired US Air Force medic, and a 2x testicular cancer survivor. BJ talks about his diagnosis at age 35; treatment including orchiectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation; and how he is living a life of asking "why did this happen for me?" instead of "why did this happen to me?" Follow T...