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Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer

89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

This podcast is all about testicular cancer--the survivors, medical researchers, stories from caregivers, those who didn't make it, awareness advocates, and much more. It covers the whole subject with compelling stories about this cancer--which, though rare in general, is the number one cancer hitting young men. "Don't Give Up" fighting this wildfire-like form of cancer, because great strides have been made and with more awareness and effort, we can BEAT testicular cancer for good.

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Running, Running, Running to Raise Awareness about Testicular Cancer

April 10, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Join Andy Hood, an avid runner who used his testicular cancer diagnosis as a positive, next step as a runner. While he has never competed in or run a marathon, he has been running for years at the same 26-mile distance on trails around his home in North Devon in the United Kingdom. He is the father of three boys, and at age 48, he learned he had testicular cancer. After an orchiectomy and chemotherapy, he came back, he says, as Andy 2.0  ready to run on the beautiful trails he knows and at...

Running, running running to raise awarness about testicular cancer

April 10, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Join Andy Hood, an avid runner who used his testicular cancer diagnosis as a positive, next step as a runner. While he has never competed in or run a marathon, he has been running for years at the same 26-mile distance on trails around his home in North Devon in the United Kingdom. He is the father of three boys, and at age 48, he learned he had testicular cancer. After an oriectomy and chemotherapy, he came back, he says, as Andy 2.0  ready to run on the beautiful trails he knows and at t...

10 Years After - Life as a Testicular Cancer Survivor

March 20, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Host Joyce Lofstrom talks with Alex Tothill-Brown, a 10-year testicular cancer survivor. He shares his story of finding a lump on his testicle during his college years and then navigating the Canadian healthcare system for outstanding care.  His journey covers the different treatments for metastasis to his lungs and brain, as doctors gave him a 30% chance of survival. Listen to this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, a podcast from the Max Mallory Foundation.  Support the sh...

How and When to Use Humor to Talk about Testicular Cancer

January 17, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Hear from Michael J. Rovito, Ph.D., and his research on the use of humor in discussions about testicular cancer. Dr. Rovito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida.  He is a certified health education specialist. His work specializes in testicular self-examination and testicular cancer, male health behavioral change, and formative research, including theory, instrument development, and intervention design. Dr. Rovito talks with hos...

Testicular Cancer Taught Me to Embrace What Life Might Offer

December 22, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Chris Ho survived testicular cancer twice, losing both testicles to the disease. He shares the path he navigated to learn gratitude, become a certified coach, enjoy fatherhood with his wife and his two sons, and be open to what life might offer. In this podcast, he details his journey that began in 2013 with his first diagnosis of testicular cancer. At the same time, he learned his wife was pregnant with their first son. His father shared that he had Stage 4 lung cancer in 2016 and then pas...

An F-16 Fighter Pilot Shares His Testicular Cancer Journey

November 27, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

At 18, Chuck Boynton knew he wanted to fly, so after graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves as an aircraft mechanic, and he attended the University of South Florida Reserve Officers Training Corps. He was enrolled in a 55-week, three-phase training program as a First Lieutenant when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 2018. Now, Captain Chuck Boynton, an F-16 pilot at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, will share his testicular cancer journey with us. An...

Catch Up with Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer

October 27, 2023 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB

The Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast continues with an update from podcast host Joyce Lofstrom. This brief episode assures listeners interviews will continue with testicular cancer survivors, caregivers, researchers, and others touched by cancer. Hear about upcoming podcasts and be ready to listen to learn more about testicular cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.   Support the show Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit t...

A Musician’s Perspective on Surviving Testicular Cancer

September 07, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Stephen Heaviside is a musician, writer, and adolescent and young adult - or A-Y-A - advocate. He's deeply passionate about helping to create community support, especially for those who've experienced challenging health and life situations.  A testicular cancer survivor, Stephen is now the program coordinator with the Cactus Cancer Society, where he volunteered before joining the staff. He has been involved with the AYA community for about eight years. In addition, he has worked with and vo...

Youth Hockey Coach Keeps Skating and Establishes Local Testicular Cancer Support Group

August 01, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Matt Cross lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, his adopted city, after leaving Canada in 2010 to coach youth hockey. At age 35 on December 25, 2019, he learned he had Stage 2B testicular cancer. He shares his story of testicular cancer survival after finding a lump on his testicle, waiting a few months, and then visiting the doctor.  During his cancer journey, he found little support for men with testicular cancer in the Raleigh area. So, he created the Raleigh Testicular Cancer Foundation,...

Survived Testicular Cancer, then, Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

June 19, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Doug McArthur was 20 years old when he was a junior in college and found a lump on his testicle. He waited a few months before heading to the student health clinic, where the doctor suspected cancer. He told Doug to go home, confirm the cancer diagnosis, and set up a treatment plan. Doug left his college dorm in central California and headed home to follow his testicular cancer treatment plan. Now, four years later, this structural engineer has just returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro ...

Testicular Cancer: Talking About Loss, Music and Life from a Stepbrother's Perspective

May 26, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Will Thompson talks about losing his stepbrother Max Mallory to testicular cancer, the drug-related death of a close friend, and then dealing with life after these losses. An accomplished musician and sound professional, Will talks about the role of music in his life and happiness.  [00:01:03] Coping with loss.  [00:05:11] Testicular cancer awareness.  [00:07:39] Undiagnosed illness and healthcare.  [00:10:58] Raising awareness for cancer.  [00:14:40] Testicular cancer awareness.  [00:...

It's Just Part of Living - A High School Teacher Reflects on His Testicular Cancer Journey

April 20, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Daniel Makarewicz was diagnosed with testicular cancer on August 11, 2010, at the age of 24. At the time, he was a sports reporter at the Dispatch and the Rock Island Argus in Moline, Illinois. His urologist recommended emergency surgery to remove his left testicle, which was eventually classified as Stage 1. Following chemo and surveillance, he was deemed a survivor on June 11, 2020, his last checkup with oncologists. Daniel shares many stories of his life before, during, and after his te...

From Spain - Singer, Performer and Testicular Cancer Survivor Shares His Perspective

March 28, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

A singer and performer from Spain, Alberto Sogorb shares his perspective on surviving testicular cancer diagnosed five years ago in 2018. He found a lump on his left testicle and visited two physicians before he received the correct diagnosis. He explains his treatment of surgery and surveillance, including an interruption to his career due to one employer's restrictions. But Alberto continued singing and has become a recognized performer in Spain, his home country, and Europe. Learn more...

Life, Faith and Surviving Testicular Cancer - Part 2

February 27, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join Matt Ode in part 2 of Life, Faith and Surviving Testicular Cancer, where he shares more about the path to healing from his testicular cancer treatment. In this segment, Matt talks about treatment, the power of his family's support and prayer, and his strengthened connection with his girlfriend Lauren, who Matt married in the summer of 2022. At age 24, Matt had to learn to walk again and rebuild his physical strength. He talks candidly about his faith and its pivotal and ongoing role i...

Life, Faith and Surviving Testicular Cancer - Part 1

February 10, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Meet Matt Ode, now 31 at the recording of this podcast, married, and a man who survived Stage 3C testicular cancer. Diagnosed at age 24, Matt was a personal trainer in excellent shape and enjoying life until he received his cancer diagnosis. His treatment began with chemotherapy, and then, surgery to remove an 11-centimeter tumor in his small intestine followed by multiple complications.  Faith played, and continues to  play, a vital and primary role in Matt's story, details he shared in...

What Happens when the Chemo Stops Working - A Testicular Cancer Survivor Explains

January 04, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In 2019 at age 39, Chris Smith, a father of three boys, learned he had advanced testicular cancer. He started treatment, and then, with only three sessions left, his blood markers increased. The chemo had stopped working.  Chris moved ahead with advanced treatment, including high-dose chemo and a stem cell transplant. It worked. In 2023, he continues to give back to other cancer patients near Asheville, North Carolina.  He visits the hospital where he had treatment twice a month and deliv...

Two Brothers and Their Dad Survive Testicular Cancer

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

For our Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast during Movember 2022, the Max Mallory Foundation talked with Jordan Stine who found a lump on his testicle two weeks after his wedding. He knew about testicular cancer because his dad and his younger brother survived this disease. Jordan followed the advice of his sibling, who told him to get through the day and what was right in front of him. He did, and he banked sperm as well. Now, eight years after his diagnosis and the father of thr...

Two Brothers and Their Dad Survive Testiular Cancer

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

For our Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast during Movember 2022, the Max Mallory Foundation talked with Jordan Stine who found a lump on his testicle two weeks after his wedding. He knew about testicular cancer because his dad and his younger brother survived this disease. Jordan followed the advice of his sibling, who told him to get through the day and what was right in front of him. He did, and he banked sperm as well. Now, eight years after his diagnosis and the father of thr...

Two Brothers and Their Dad Survive Testicular Cancer

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

For our Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast during Movember 2022, the Max Mallory Foundation talked with Jordan Stine who found a lump on his testicle two weeks after his wedding. He knew about testicular cancer because his dad and his younger brother survived this disease. Jordan followed the advice of his sibling, who told him to get through the day and what was right in front of him. He did, and he banked sperm as well. Now, eight years after his diagnosis and the father of thr...

It Started in Biology Class – A Dad Shares His Testicular Cancer Story

October 27, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Something in his first semester, freshman college biology class, triggered Matt Froestad to visit the local hospital emergency department and ask about the lump on his testicle. His intuition paid off because he had testicular cancer- Stage 1A diagnosed in 2009. He returned to the hospital in 2011, his senior year, to learn cancer had returned in his other testicle – again Stage 1A. But Matt banked sperm before his surgery for this second go-round with cancer. Listen to Matt’s story of cance...

The Healing Power of Motorcycle Track Racing for Testicular Cancer

October 06, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Matt Finch grew up in a family that rode and raced motorcycles. He continues this tradition that helped him heal from his testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment at age 29. He had two children, aged 7 and 5 when he learned about his cancer. Four years later, he’s added another child to his family and spends his time as a police officer in Woodbridge, Suffolk, in the UK, with his children and partner Lucy, and on his bike to help raise awareness about this disease. Find Matt on Instagram ...

A Testicular Cancer Survivor Goes from Baseball to Culinary School

September 08, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Caleb Kerbs played second base for a Division 1 baseball team at the University of Maine. His testicular cancer diagnosis happened during his junior year of college in 2018. He was lucky since his cancer was at Stage 1. Now, four years later, he tells his story of survival, meditation with Buddhist monks in Thailand, and culinary school. Listen to Caleb’s story on Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.  Support the show Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & L...

A Testicular Cancer Survivor Goes from Baseball to Culinary School

September 08, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Caleb Kerbs played second base for a Division 1 baseball team at the University of Maine. His testicular cancer diagnosis happened during his junior year of college in 2018. He was lucky since his cancer was at Stage 1. Now, four years later, he tells his story of survival, meditation with Buddhist monks in Thailand, and culinary school. Listen to Caleb’s story on Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.  Support the show Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook &...

Navigating Cancer and Stem Cell Transplants

August 26, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

With a master’s degree in social work, Christina Merrill saw how managing a transplant diagnosis upended the lives of patients and their caregivers. She founded the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation (BMCF) in 1992 to help patients and their caregivers facing bone marrow and other transplants. In 2018, she expanded all services to cancer patients and their caregivers. In 2022, BMCF introduced Cancer Buddy, an app to connect transplant and cancer patients across the globe with another person, a ...

Navigating Cancer and Stem Cell Transplants

August 26, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

With a master’s degree in social work, Christina Merrill saw how managing a transplant diagnosis upended the lives of patients and their caregivers. She founded the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation (BMCF) in 1992 to help patients and their caregivers facing bone marrow and other transplants. In 2018, she expanded all services to cancer patients and their caregivers. In 2022, BMCF introduced Cancer Buddy, an app to connect transplant and cancer patients across the globe with another person, a ...

What Are You Reading about Testicular Cancer – Trends and Topics

August 15, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

 | In 2022, 10,000 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer. Podcast host Joyce Lofstrom discusses testicular cancer headlines from news alerts and her experiences talking with cancer survivors. She covers the topics of harmful forever chemicals – PFAS as one – linked to testicular cancer, life after completing the cancer journey, healthcare insurance coverage, and finding and receiving the needed care during and after cancer.  Support the show Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook &...

What Are You Reading about Testicular Cancer – Trends and Topics

August 15, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

 | In 2022, 10,000 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer. Podcast host Joyce Lofstrom discusses testicular cancer headlines from news alerts and her experiences talking with cancer survivors. She covers the topics of harmful forever chemicals – PFAS as one – linked to testicular cancer, life after completing the cancer journey, healthcare insurance coverage, and finding and receiving the needed care during and after cancer.  Support the show Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & L...

Forget the Fear, Bring It Up and Talk about Testicular Cancer, Men’s Health

July 11, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Bryan Stacy faced a testicular cancer and sexually transmitted infection diagnosis on the same day. A man in his early 30s, Bryan found his life soon changed with surgery, chemo and recovery for three months at his parents’ house. The testicular cancer experience led him to look at his life and what he wanted out of it. He left his job with Accenture in Washington, D.C., moved to New York City, and founded two successful businesses as a creator of tech to help people feel safe and help men f...

Forget the Fear, Bring It Up and Talk about Testicular Cancer, Men’s Health

July 11, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Bryan Stacy faced a testicular cancer and sexually transmitted infection diagnosis on the same day. A man in his early 30s, Bryan found his life soon changed with surgery, chemo and recovery for three months at his parents’ house. The testicular cancer experience led him to look at his life and what he wanted out of it. He left his job with Accenture in Washington, D.C., moved to New York City, and founded two successful businesses as a creator of tech to help people feel safe and help men f...

Testicular Cancer Survivor Byron Lane Lives Life with Humor, Honesty and Hope

June 17, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Byron Lane is an author, playwright, screenwriter, and testicular cancer survivor diagnosed in 2015 and 2020. His award-winning web series LAST WILL & TESTICLE, released in 2016, provides a humorous and introspective look at Byron’s testicular cancer experience. Lane shares his perspective as a cancer survivor and advocate in this podcast.  In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he learned cancer had returned, a diagnosis received two months before the release of his debut novel, A ST...

Testicular Cancer Survivor Byron Lane Lives Life with Humor, Honesty and Hope

June 17, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Byron Lane is an author, playwright, screenwriter, and testicular cancer survivor diagnosed in 2015 and 2020. His award-winning web series LAST WILL & TESTICLE, released in 2016, provides a humorous and introspective look at Byron’s testicular cancer experience. Lane shares his perspective as a cancer survivor and advocate in this podcast.  In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he learned cancer had returned, a diagnosis received two months before the release of his debut novel, A ST...

Back in the Air after Testicular Cancer - A Pilot's Story

June 06, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Richard Kentish is a UK training captain and examiner with Ryanair and a professional "with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry," per his LinkedIn profile. He learned he had testicular cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic and managed his health with support from his wife and two young daughters. Now back in the air, Richard shares his emotional story of surviving testicular cancer, returning to a job he loves, and telling his story to as many people or organiza...

Back in the Air after Testicular Cancer - A Pilot's Story

June 06, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Richard Kentish is a UK training captain and examiner with Ryanair and a professional "with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry," per his LinkedIn profile. He learned he had testicular cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic and managed his health with support from his wife and two young daughters. Now back in the air, Richard shares his emotional story of surviving testicular cancer, returning to a job he loves, and telling his story to as many people or organiza...

Back in the Air after Testicular Cancer - A Pilot's Story - Season 2, Episode 11

June 06, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Richard Kentish is a UK training captain and examiner with Ryanair and a professional "with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry," per his LinkedIn profile. He learned he had testicular cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic and managed his health with support from his wife and two young daughters. Now back in the air, Richard shares his emotional story of surviving testicular cancer, returning to a job he loves, and telling his story to as many people or organiza...

The Path Forward for this University Swimmer to Testicular Cancer Survivor - Season 2, Episode 10

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Alex Obendorf learned he had advanced testicular cancer in 2020 during his senior year of college at the University of West Virginia. He left school and the final year of his swimming scholarship to return home for treatment. It's crucial to know Alex had a 10-pound tumor wrapped around his aorta and other organs, a situation that required an 8- to 10-hour surgery. To show their support, his university swim team, coach, and team psychologist showed up at Alex's door during his cancer journey...

The Path Forward for this University Swimmer to Testicular Cancer Survivor

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Alex Obendorf learned he had advanced testicular cancer in 2020 during his senior year of college at the University of West Virginia. He left school and the final year of his swimming scholarship to return home for treatment. It's crucial to know Alex had a 10-pound tumor wrapped around his aorta and other organs, a situation that required an 8- to 10-hour surgery. To show their support, his university swim team, coach, and team psychologist showed up at Alex's door during his cancer journey...

On the Other Side of Testicular Cancer – Helping Kids with Cancer - Season 2, Episode 9

April 28, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Byron Geldard learned he had testicular cancer at age 18. He survived and went on to a career with Young Lives Versus Cancer, a charity in England where Byron is the Fundraising Engagement Manager. He’s also a stand-up comedian who uses comedy to talk about cancer and survival. Find out how Byron moved on from his testicular cancer diagnosis to help children and other young people who have cancer.  Visit the Max Mallory Foundation for more information on testicular cancer and to hear this po...

On the Other Side of Testicular Cancer – Helping Kids with Cancer

April 28, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Byron Geldard learned he had testicular cancer at age 18. He survived and went on to a career with Young Lives Versus Cancer, a charity in England where Byron is the Fundraising Engagement Manager. He’s also a stand-up comedian who uses comedy to talk about cancer and survival. Find out how Byron moved on from his testicular cancer diagnosis to help children and other young people who have cancer.  Visit the Max Mallory Foundation for more information on testicular cancer and to hear this po...

Twice a Survivor, This Man’s Mission in Life: Stop Cancer

April 15, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Todd Koza survived testicular cancer twice – once in high school and again some years later. He’s been cancer free for nine years. Now, he spends his free time raising awareness about all cancers, but especially testicular cancer, to help as many people as he can. Todd shares more about his story of cancer, survival, and his Facebook support group SHORTY KOZA N' THE SURVIVORS.  Visit the Max Mallory Foundation website, and listen to other episodes of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer.  Supp...

Twice a Survivor, This Man’s Mission in Life: Stop Cancer - Season 2, Episode 8

April 15, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Todd Koza survived testicular cancer twice – once in high school and again some years later. He’s been cancer free for nine years. Now, he spends his free time raising awareness about all cancers, but especially testicular cancer, to help as many people as he can. Todd shares more about his story of cancer, survival, and his Facebook support group SHORTY KOZA N' THE SURVIVORS.  Visit the Max Mallory Foundation website, and listen to other episodes of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer.  Sup...

Biking Across the World and Giving Back as a Testicular Cancer Survivor - Season 2, Episode 7

March 31, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Connor O'Leary was 19 and a professional cyclist when diagnosed with testicular cancer. After treatment, he and his dad David, a cancer survivor, qualified for Amazing Race 22. This competitive biking event took this duo across the world in 2014, and they won the competition. Connor joined the Testicular Cancer Foundation as Chief Mission Officer in 2015, where he helps other survivors and their families have the resources and community so crucial during this health journey. Hear more from C...

Biking Across the World and Giving Back as a Testicular Cancer Survivor Testicular Cancer

March 31, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Connor O'Leary was 19 and a professional cyclist when diagnosed with testicular cancer. After treatment, he and his dad David, a cancer survivor, qualified for Amazing Race 22. This competitive biking event took this duo across the world in 2014, and they won the competition. Connor joined the Testicular Cancer Foundation as Chief Mission Officer in 2015, where he helps other survivors and their families have the resources and community so crucial during this health journey. Hear more from C...

Biking Across the World and Giving Back as a Testicular Cancer Survivor Testicular Cancer - Season 2, Episode 7

March 31, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Connor O'Leary was 19 and a professional cyclist when diagnosed with testicular cancer. After treatment, he and his dad David, a cancer survivor, qualified for Amazing Race 22. This competitive biking event took this duo across the world in 2014, and they won the competition. Connor joined the Testicular Cancer Foundation as Chief Mission Officer in 2015, where he helps other survivors and their families have the resources and community so crucial during this health journey. Hear more from C...

A New Book and a Testicular Cancer Diagnosis – A Survivor’s Cancer Saga

March 18, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

It happened at the same time. Andy Storch released his book Own Your Career, Own Your Life and learned he had Stage 2 testicular cancer. Instead of promoting his new book, this testicular cancer survivor spent the next few months managing chemotherapy, adjusting his diet, and adding alternative treatments to his care regimen. Hear Andy's story on Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Learn more from this husband, father, and business owner who is on a mission to...

A New Book and a Testicular Cancer Diagnosis – A Survivor’s Cancer Saga - Season 2, Episode 6

March 18, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

It happened at the same time. Andy Storch released his book Own Your Career, Own Your Life and learned he had Stage 2 testicular cancer. Instead of promoting his new book, this testicular cancer survivor spent the next few months managing chemotherapy, adjusting his diet, and adding alternative treatments to his care regimen. Hear Andy's story on Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Learn more from this husband, father, and business owner who is on a mission to...

How to Keep a Sense of Purpose, Navigate Testicular Cancer and Start a Business - Season 2, Episode 5

March 02, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Nathan Kaufer joins Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer between his first and second cycles of high-dose chemo and stem cell replacement treatment. An entrepreneur, he founded CatchItEarly to “deliver cancer awareness and information along with creative gear styled for a dream-chasing generation.” Nathan is a psychology student in his final quarter at the  University of California – Davis. He shares his testicular cancer journey to help other young men who face a cancer diagnosis.  Support t...

How to Keep a Sense of Purpose, Navigate Testicular Cancer and Start a Business

March 02, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Nathan Kaufer joins Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer between his first and second cycles of high-dose chemo and stem cell replacement treatment. An entrepreneur, he founded CatchItEarly to “deliver cancer awareness and information along with creative gear styled for a dream-chasing generation.” Nathan is a psychology student in his final quarter at the  University of California – Davis. He shares his testicular cancer journey to help other young men who face a cancer diagnosis.  Support th...

Run, Run, Run – Top Canadian Marathon Athlete Shares His Testicular Cancer Story - Season 2, Episode 4

January 18, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Running, teaching, running, testicular cancer…teaching….thyroid cancer…Jonathan Bradnam finished first among Canadian men in the 2021 New York City Marathon on Nov. 7. A teacher from Welland, Ontario, Canada, Jonathan survived two cancers, continued running during his journey, and began a running group for his students. His athletic ability and healthy living are part of his testicular cancer story, which he shares in this episode of Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Fo...

Run, Run, Run – Top Canadian Marathon Athlete Shares His Testicular Cancer Story

January 18, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Running, teaching, running, testicular cancer…teaching….thyroid cancer…Jonathan Bradnam finished first among Canadian men in the 2021 New York City Marathon on Nov. 7. A teacher from Welland, Ontario, Canada, Jonathan survived two cancers, continued running during his journey, and began a running group for his students. His athletic ability and healthy living are part of his testicular cancer story, which he shares in this episode of Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Fo...

Taking Care of Life with Non-Traditional Yoga and Optimism – A Testicular Cancer Survivor’s Story - Season 2, Episode 3

December 17, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Tim Kenny decided to take care of life after testicular cancer with a positive outlook and nontraditional yoga. Learn more about this home inspector and yoga instructor who talks about his approach to life in Chichester, England, UK.  His optimism provides insights valuable to everyone touched by cancer, and listeners will learn more about why he likes and teaches nontraditional yoga. Listen to Tim on the Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast from the Max Mallory Foundation. Support th...

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