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Don’t Give Up on Testicular CancerKeeping Moving – Advice from a Board-Certified Oncology Physical Therapist and Testicular Cancer SurvivorScott Capozza, PT, MSPT, is a board-certified physical therapist who specializes in oncology at Yale Cancer Center.More than 20 years ago, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer while in graduate school at age 22. As he explained in an article about his cancer journey, “Suddenly I had to schedule an orchiectomy, a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, and two cycles of chemotherapy around lectures, laboratory work, and practical exams.”Scott shares his experiences with testicular cancer then and now, along with what he's doing to support cancer patients and survivors through physical therapy. Patient advoc...
2025-11-2538 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerFrom a Testicular Cancer Survivor: Take the Time Now to Enjoy LifeTo our listeners: Joyce Lofstrom recorded this conversation with testicular cancer survivor Andrew Barrow before the month of Movember. Now, with this month of awareness for men's health in full force, know that the advertising and fundraising efforts Andrew describes in the podcast were active before Movember began and continue throughout the month. Andrew Barrow and Joyce Lofstrom open this podcast with a discussion about Andrew's advertising business, Revenue Arc. Keep listening as the story segues to his testicular cancer story.In fact, testicular cancer doesn't run in Andrew Barrow's family. H...
2025-11-1325 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerAfter Testicular Cancer, He Established a Community to Heal through FitnessDan Korte found out he had testicular cancer in 2008. The diagnosis, he said, changed his life forever and led him down a dark path in life. His introduction to testicular cancer actually began in 7th grade during the required physical before joining the football team. She found a varicocele on one of his testicles and recommended that he see a specialist. He did, and each year, Dan had an annual scan to manage this diagnosis until around age 19 in 2008. In this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, Dan shares details about his testicular ca...
2025-11-0316 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Urologist's Perspective on Testicular Cancer TreatmentsBoard-certified urologist Dr. Jason B. Carter explains his role in the diagnosis of testicular cancer."It's important to understand that when you have a diagnosis like testicular cancer, to some degree, the urologist may be the quarterback in the beginning. With testicular cancer, the urologist is going to be the one you meet, get the initial procedures done, and do the post-op follow-up."I'm very fortunate to have an excellent radiation oncologist that I work with, and very fortunate to have a couple of very, very good medical oncologists that I work with."...
2025-10-1628 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerBiking 186 Miles to Celebrate Giving Back and Surviving Testicular CancerIt's been a decade since PJ Branco's testicular cancer diagnosis in 2015. In early August 2025, he completed his third year as a participant in the PanMassChallenge with his personal goal to raise $10,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The two-day race covers 186 miles, and PJ is one of 1,000 living proof cyclists and volunteers who have been previously or are currently being treated for cancer. All the money raised in this charity event goes directly to cancer care at this treatment center.PJ was the third member of his family to survive cancer. His mom learned she had br...
2025-08-0722 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat's New - A Testicular Cancer Survivor Returns to the Podcast with An UpdateAlex Obendorf returns to the podcast three years after host Joyce Lofstrom talked with him in Season 2, Episode 10. A testicular cancer survivor, Alex updates everyone about life now and also includes a recap of his testicular cancer journey in 2018. This episode gives listeners a look at life after cancer for Alex, who tells us about the new home he recently purchased and connecting with his birth family in Russia. Listen to this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Send us a t...
2025-07-2331 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerRemembering Max Mallory on His Birthday - June 17Max Mallory died at age 22 in 2016 of testicular cancer. Max's mom, Joyce Lofstrom, and podcast host of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, remembers Max on his birthday, June 17. She shares recommendations for good health that are relevant to everyone.Her recommendations include the following points. To men ages 15-40, check your testicles for lumps or anything unusual.To men older than 40, check your testicles because some men past 40 have been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Speak up, see a doctor, and talk to a health professional about what you found or felt wh...
2025-06-1815 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerOn the Road in Scotland to Raise Awareness about Testicular CancerPaul McCaffrey learned he had testicular cancer in 2015. He'd been experiencing groin pain at the time, but he didn't know how to check himself for any other signs of testicular cancer. So, Paul used the Cahonas Scotland's self-check guide and found a lump in one of his testicles. In the podcast, this testicular cancer survivor shares his treatment story for cancer, as well as sepsis and avian flu. Now, he works with Cahonas Scotland as the Community Engagement Officer, where he visits schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms o...
2025-04-2931 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhy We're All On This Testicular Cancer Journey TogetherDan Duffy has been telling stories for over 20 years following an award-winning radio career with the nationally syndicated radio show Steve & DC. He transitioned from audio to visual arts and graduated from the Vancouver Film School. Before moving to Los Angeles, he returned to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, to sharpen his skills. However, fate, a woman, and a cancer diagnosis changed everything. Four months before moving to the West Coast, he met Stephanie, the woman he would marry. Four months after that, Dan received a diagnosis of Stage 3 testicular cancer, and then six months later, D...
2025-04-011h 00Don’t Give Up on Testicular CancerAn Illustrator of Footballers Shares His Testicular Cancer StoryJames Hible was 25 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Twice, the same physician misdiagnosed his condition. After six months with a second lump plus a growing first lump on his testicle, James finally saw his regular doctor who sent him for a scan and immediately diagnosed testicular cancer. James had an orchiectomy and one round of chemotherapy to treat his Stage 1 testicular cancer and five years of surveillance that ended in 2020. Before, during, and now, after testicular cancer, James focused on his art. He was around seven years old when his family and teachers recognized his a...
2025-03-1815 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerHer Brother Died from Testicular Cancer: His Family Asked WhyGreg Price was an engineer, pilot, and athlete who died of complications after testicular cancer surgery in 2012 in Canada. A review of his case found missed faxes, follow-ups, and botched data sharing, ultimately costing this vibrant 31-year-old Alberta man his life. All of the missteps in his case took 407 days from his first diagnosis until he died.His sister, Teri Price, is the executive producer of the 30-minute film Falling through the Cracks: Greg's Story, which was released in 2018. She is fighting to improve the Canadian healthcare system, which she says failed her...
2025-01-1547 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThe Path to Invention Via Testicular Cancer RecoveryIn 2019, Ariz Bhimani was 20 years old, a civil engineering student in Canada, and then diagnosed with testicular cancer. And as you will learn in this discussion with Ariz, he hated wearing underwear.He continued his studies through his cancer journey, which included an orchiectomy, chemotherapy, and recurrent cancer. Now, he's in remission.Throughout his treatment, Ariz experienced immense physical pain and mental stress. Yet, one idea kept surfacing in his brain. He hated wearing underwear.He used his engineering skills to create BRFZY, a company that sells recovery boxer briefs with precision compression...
2024-12-0319 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerHow Male Wellness, Personal Connections, and Testicular Cancer AlignManaging testicular cancer demands resilience that men often don't realize they possess. Michael J. Rovito, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, adds another factor to resilience: connectedness.He shares some insights from his investigatory project on connectedness or disconnection, which could be defined, he says, as "no one really knows me." This feeling of social isolation becomes even more palpable for young men navigating testicular cancer. Dr. Rovito talks about the challenges young people face, often without the realization they are disconnected from people and social interactions. A familiar...
2024-11-2240 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerAm I Doing OK – Research Insights on Pursuing Goals and Quality of Life After Testicular CancerMichael A. Hoyt, PhD, is a professor of population health and disease prevention at the University of California - Irvine, Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health. He is an expert in biobehavioral cancer survivorship research and a leader in behavioral medicine and clinical health psychology.Dr. Hoyt discusses how the biological side of a disease or chronic disease intersects with the behavioral side of our body. He started his dissertation research to understand how men regulate their emotions when they have cancer. He expanded his research to study where biology fits into...
2024-09-2425 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThe Timing of Testicular Cancer - A Brother Shares His Brother's JourneyOn November 12, 2016, Roshan Karunaratne's brother died in his arms due to stage 4 testicular cancer. Shehan was only 28 years of age. Roshan watched his older brother suffer from the simple fact that he didn't go to the doctor early enough. For Roshan, this journey also meant his life was about to change. After 18 months of hardcore chemotherapy, his brother died.As Roshan explains on his Movember page, "I swore never to let another man die too young if I had anything to do with it." Roshan tells more about his brother's experience with testicular...
2024-09-0327 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer38 Years of Testicular Cancer Survivorship: Boston Marathon, A Daughter, Career, and Giving BackJim Hohman had a terrible cough after he ran the 1986 Boston Marathon. He went to the doctor, who also decided to conduct a general physical. That exam saved his life, Jim says, because the doctor found a lump on his testicle. He visited the urologist on Saturday and his orchiectomy surgery on Monday. After a few months, his blood tests showed a potential return of the cancer. It did return, and Jim managed chemo treatments. He shares his story of running the 1988 Boston Marathon - after treatment for testicular cancer, getting married, having a daughter, raising his...
2024-07-0123 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerRunning, Running, Running to Raise Awareness about Testicular CancerJoin 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 the same time, raise awareness a...
2024-04-1128 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer10 Years After - Life as a Testicular Cancer SurvivorHost 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. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on...
2024-03-2029 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerHow and When to Use Humor to Talk about Testicular CancerHear 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 host Joyce Lofstrom about his research paper, Humor-Based Messaging in Testicular Cancer Awareness Campaigns: A Comparative Critical Review, published in the N...
2024-01-1736 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerHow and When to Use Humor to Talk about Testicular CancerIt seems normal and inevitable - any discussion about men's health dissolves into mentions of body parts and off-color comments about them. While humor has become part of the normal lexicon for men's health discussion, Michael J. Rovito, Ph.D. and his co-authors introduced their insights in recent research.Humor-Based Messaging in Testicular Cancer Awareness Campaigns: A Comparative Critical Review appears in the November/December 2025 edition of the American Journal of Men's Health. Dr. Rovito looks at how humor has been used in messaging and general talk about testicular cancer.His overall conclusions f...
2024-01-1736 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTesticular Cancer Taught Me to Embrace What Life Might OfferChris 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 passed in 2018 after meeting his first grandson. Chris received his s...
2023-12-2222 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerAn F-16 Fighter Pilot Shares His Testicular Cancer JourneyAt 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. And tell us how he returned to the cockpit, where he is known by his callsign Atlas...
2023-11-2844 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerCatch Up with Don't Give Up on Testicular CancerThe 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. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2023-10-2712 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Musician’s Perspective on Surviving Testicular CancerStephen 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 volunteered for several organizations, including Stupid Cancer and Elephant and Tea. In the podcast, he shares his testicular cancer j...
2023-09-0726 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerYouth Hockey Coach Keeps Skating and Establishes Local Testicular Cancer Support GroupMatt 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, a support and educational nonprofit to help men navigate their cancer journey and raise a...
2023-08-0136 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerSurvived Testicular Cancer, then, Climbed Mount KilimanjaroDoug 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 at the top of Africa. He made the trip with 10 other men from...
2023-06-1923 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTesticular Cancer: Talking About Loss, Music and Life from a Stepbrother's PerspectiveWill 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. [00:18:55] Recording studio venue dream. [00:21:28] Learning video editing skills. [00:25:46] Favorite song. [00:27:53] Creativity and life. Enjoy this episode of Don't Gi...
2023-05-2629 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerIt's Just Part of Living - A High School Teacher Reflects on His Testicular Cancer JourneyDaniel 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 testicular cancer diagnosis, including that of a mysterious donor who left envelopes for him at his parents' house with brief but...
2023-04-2155 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerFrom Spain - Singer, Performer and Testicular Cancer Survivor Shares His PerspectiveA 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 about Alberto Sogorb's testicular cancer journey and how he effectively navigated it through the Spanish healthcare system. And listen...
2023-03-2833 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerLife, Faith and Surviving Testicular Cancer - Part 2Join 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 in his life then and now. Connect with Matt Ode on his Facebook...
2023-02-2739 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerLife, Faith and Surviving Testicular Cancer - Part 1Meet 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 this podcast. Matt's mom had people praying all over the world for his recovery. He endured tw...
2023-02-1029 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat Happens when the Chemo Stops Working - A Testicular Cancer Survivor ExplainsIn 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 delivers warm blankets and snacks to cancer patients. As a successful real estate entrepreneur, Chris owns Modern Mountain Re...
2023-01-0439 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTwo Brothers and Their Dad Survive Testicular CancerFor 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 three children, Jordan tells h...
2022-11-1622 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerIt Started in Biology Class – A Dad Shares His Testicular Cancer StorySomething 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 cancer, sperm banking, IVF with his wife, and the birth of his daughter. Send us a text...
2022-10-2728 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThe Healing Power of Motorcycle Track Racing for Testicular CancerMatt 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 at 445oneballracing. Listen to this episode of the Don...
2022-10-0625 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Testicular Cancer Survivor Goes from Baseball to Culinary SchoolCaleb 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. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Faceb...
2022-09-0832 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerNavigating Cancer and Stem Cell TransplantsWith 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 cancer buddy, facing the same diagnosis. Christina talks about the BMCF financial and community services available to cancer patients, including testicular ca...
2022-08-2622 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat Are You Reading about Testicular Cancer – Trends and Topics | 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. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2022-08-1524 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerForget the Fear, Bring It Up and Talk about Testicular Cancer, Men’s HealthBryan 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 feel comfortable talking about their general health and sexual he...
2022-07-1152 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTesticular Cancer Survivor Byron Lane Lives Life with Humor, Honesty and HopeByron 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 STAR IS BORED, described by the New York Times as “wildly funny.” The book is about an uptight celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric movie st...
2022-06-1729 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerBack in the Air after Testicular Cancer - A Pilot's StoryRichard 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 organizations who will listen. Send us a textSupport the showFind u...
2022-06-0632 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThe Path Forward for this University Swimmer to Testicular Cancer Survivor - Season 2, Episode 10Alex 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.More than two years later, Alex shares his story of survival, mindfulness, and plans...
2022-05-2028 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerOn the Other Side of Testicular Cancer – Helping Kids with Cancer - Season 2, Episode 9Byron 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 podcast and other episodes of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer.
2022-04-2822 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTwice a Survivor, This Man’s Mission in Life: Stop Cancer - Season 2, Episode 8Todd 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. Send us a textSupport the showF...
2022-04-1515 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerBiking Across the World and Giving Back as a Testicular Cancer Survivor - Season 2, Episode 7Connor 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 Connor on this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Se...
2022-03-3127 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA New Book and a Testicular Cancer Diagnosis – A Survivor’s Cancer Saga - Season 2, Episode 6It 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 get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to...
2022-03-1838 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerHow to Keep a Sense of Purpose, Navigate Testicular Cancer and Start a Business - Season 2, Episode 5Nathan 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. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. I...
2022-03-0223 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerRun, Run, Run – Top Canadian Marathon Athlete Shares His Testicular Cancer Story - Season 2, Episode 4Running, 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 Foundation. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram...
2022-01-1849 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTaking Care of Life with Non-Traditional Yoga and Optimism – A Testicular Cancer Survivor’s Story - Season 2, Episode 3Tim 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.Send us a textSupport the showFind us o...
2021-12-1738 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerBe Vocal - From Testicular Cancer to Volleyball Championships to Giving Back - Season 2, Episode 2Owen McAndrews is a testicular cancer survivor, athlete, and experienced fundraiser for cancer. Diagnosed in high school with testicular cancer and during volleyball championships, Owen continued playing volleyball then and during college, where his team won championships in 2014 and 2015. Giving back became part of his life as an active participant in Movember and the American Cancer Society. Owen is a Solutions Engineer for Sprout Social in Seattle and leads a team to support clients and their social communication strategies. Listen to Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, a podcast from the Max Mallory Foundation
2021-11-2921 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Family Comes Together to Support Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Season 2, Episode 1Learn from a sibling's perspective, that of Nick Giallourakis, about the cancer diagnosis of his brother Steven at age 15. The family came together and established the Steven G. Cancer Foundation to raise money for cancer research. Nick now serves as Executive Director of Elephants and Tea, a media company designed to build awareness of and help adolescents and young adults with cancer. Now, 16 years later, Steven has survived four cancer diagnoses...and the family continues to work together to help teens and young adults with cancer. Listen to the Don't Give Up on...
2021-11-0330 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat Every Man Born with One Testicle Must Know - A Cancer Survivor's Story - Episode #27Michael Acosta was born with an undescended testicle. Even with the removal of that testicle as a baby, Michael had a higher risk for testicular cancer. He shares his story of cancer diagnosis at age 17 and now, more than 11 years later, his dedication to raising awareness about the disease. Listen to Michael's story on Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, a podcast from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our n...
2021-09-1442 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerGenetics and Testicular Cancer – Insights from a Public Health Researcher - Episode #26Geneticist and cancer epidemiologist Charleen Adams, Ph.D., shares her insights on the genetics of testicular cancer and cancer, in general. She began her career as a chaplain in Manhattan, NY, a position that led her to study disease prevention through genetics. She is now a bioinformatics Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Lemos Lab at the Harvard School of Public Health. Listen to Charleen on Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, a podcast from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, I...
2021-07-3054 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat Happens on My Cancer Anniversary? Episode #25It's been 43 years since I had my first cancer surgery. It was for thyroid cancer, and I was 25 years old. I always honor that day - in my mind and with something special - be it something as simple and delicious as a hot fudge sundae or lunch with a friend. What should any cancer survivor do on a cancer anniversary? Listen as podcast host Joyce Lofstrom shares her thoughts and ideas in Episode 25 of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-07-0313 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Testicular Cancer Survival Story with a Dog, Quality Care and Giving Back - Episode #24Brett Hoffland is a weekend TV anchor and reporter in the Twin Cities. He shares his testicular cancer survival story from the day his dog jumped on him to the end of chemo. Listen to his journey with insights valuable to all men, including the role of his dog Scoobie in finding his cancer early in the process. Go to the Max Mallory Foundation website to listen to this and other episodes of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin.
2021-06-1830 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTraveling the Testicular Cancer Journey as a Caregiver - Episode #23Kristen Gautier is an elementary process coordinator and psychological examiner in special education and coaches junior varsity basketball. She traveled the testicular journey as a caregiver for her husband, Nate. She shares her story of caregiving and the importance of taking care of herself during the journey and now, with their first child soon to arrive. Listen to Kristen's story here on Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin.
2021-05-2721 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerIt's Been 5 Years Since My Son Died from Testicular Cancer - #Episode 22It's been 5 years today - May 20 - since Max Mallory died from testicular cancer at age 22. His mother, Joyce Lofstrom, reflects on what's happened during those years and the positive outcomes Max's family experienced - including introducing Don't Give Up Testicular Cancer, a podcast produced through the Max Mallory Foundation, which was established by Max's dad, mom, and brother.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-05-2016 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerTesticular Cancer – A Story of Survival, Support and an Ice Cream Company - Episode #21The correct diagnosis for Shane Kenny’s testicular cancer took almost five years. Once confirmed, he had surgery and began chemotherapy with support from his partner and fellow bartender, Sarah Pleitez. As the coronavirus shutdown began, Shane and Sarah introduced their new company...Big Shane's Ice Cream. Sarah develops the recipes (she's also a pastry chef), and Shane approves the flavors, all designed with favorite profiles of Irish foods. See what it takes to navigate and survive testicular cancer and begin a business at the same time.Video podcast: Watch the video podcast with...
2021-04-1548 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhat to Know about Testicular Cancer and Men's Wellness - Episode #20Michael J. Rovito, Ph.D., focuses on testicular cancer research after his own cancer scare as a teenager. He discusses men’s wellness, testicular cancer, and testicular self-examination, emphasizing men's quality of life, especially after surviving testicular cancer. He is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-04-0729 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerFrom Beach Volleyball to Testicular Cancer - A Survivor's Story - Episode #19Grant O'Gorman represents Canada as a beach volleyball player; he's been playing the sport for more than a decade. He is also a testicular cancer survivor who benefited from the worldwide break in 2020 sporting events due to the coronavirus. Listen to Grant's story and his efforts to raise awareness about testicular cancer on this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our n...
2021-03-2615 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerListening to the Patient - A Researcher's Point of View - Episode #18Deborah Bekele is a medical anthropology doctoral candidate studying testicular and prostate cancer. Her Ph.D. focuses on men’s health promotion and advocacy. Listen to her insights on testicular cancer gained from her patient interviews on the podcast Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-03-1924 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThe Power of Positive in a Testicular Cancer Journey - Episode #17Anthony Mastrogiulio found his cancer family when diagnosed with testicular cancer. He used the power of positive throughout his journey of surgeries, chemotherapy, and testicular cancer advocacy. Discover who belongs to this important group, why they matter, and how Anthony helps others find support in their testicular cancer journey. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-03-1156 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerFrom a Mom - When Will Sons and Husbands Talk about Their Balls? - Episode #16Karen McWhirt lost her son Ian at age 20 to testicular cancer. At Ian’s request, she wrote a book so that other young men could avoid this cancer, check their balls, and talk about their health. Now, mothers, wives, partners, and so many people wonder when this conversation will begin. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-02-2344 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerYoung Adults Discuss Losing a Friend to Testicular Cancer - Episode #15It’s never easy to lose a friend to cancer. What’s it like as young adults in your 20s when your friend, also in his 20s, dies from testicular cancer? Two close friends of Max Mallory share their memories of Max during college and after his testicular cancer diagnosis in this episode of Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through...
2021-02-1424 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerThree Kids, a Musical and a Book - After Testicular Cancer - Episode #14Tom Willner wrote a musical during his chemo treatment for testicular cancer. He banked sperm, and his wife was pregnant with their first child at the same time. Now, some 20 years later, he's written a book and continues to share his experiences as a patient through a company he co-founded to bring his story to others. Learn more in Episode #14 - Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If y...
2021-01-2431 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerSurviving the Loss of a Sibling to Testicular Cancer - Episode #13John-Mark Mallory lost his only brother, Max, to testicular cancer. He shares experiences during Max's illness, his grief process, career path, and, now, plans for the Max Mallory Foundation as its executive director. Listen to John-Mark on how to survive the loss of a sibling to testicular cancer. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2021-01-1328 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Pharmacist and Testicular Cancer Survivor Tells His Story - Episode #12Listen to Mike Craycraft, testicular cancer survivor and registered pharmacist, who understands why men hesitate to go to the doctor when they suspect this type of cancer diagnosis. He tells you why he waited, how he survived, why pharmacists are integral to the medical team, and how he established the Testicular Cancer Society. Join us on Don't Give In to Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you ca...
2020-12-1825 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerVulnerability Is Actually A Strength in the Testicular Cancer Journey - Episode #11An avid marathon runner, before and after testicular cancer, Nate Gautier learned the power and strength of vulnerability during his cancer treatment. Learn what he means and how he managed the challenges of this unexpected diagnosis. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-12-1146 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWho Says Men Won't Come Together for Testicular Cancer - #Episode 10Jason Greenspan decided to set a world record for men coming together in one place to check their testicles for testicular cancer. Hear his survival story and the event he held during his senior year in college - all to raise awareness of testicular cancer. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
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Don’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Poem and Facts About Testicular Cancer - Episode #9Host Joyce Lofstrom shares recent facts about testicular cancer and a poem Orchids written by her son Max Mallory during his treatment. Subscribe at tcmag.substack.com
2020-11-2507 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Poem and Facts About Testicular Cancer - Episode #9Host Joyce Lofstrom shares recent facts about testicular cancer and a poem Orchids written by her son Max Mallory during his treatment.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-11-2507 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerSurviving Testicular Cancer Three Times - Then and Now - Episode #8A testicular cancer diagnosis is challenging enough, but Tim Buckland had that experience three different times. Hear from Tim how he managed this extended cancer journey and now uses his science background to help others in Alberta, Canada.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-11-1930 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerIt's OK to Talk about Your Balls and Testicular Cancer - Episode #7Jason Birckbichler approached his testicular cancer diagnosis with humor chronicling his journey on his blog A Ballsy Sense of Tumor. Hear from Jason as he talks about his life before, during, and after cancer...and why men should be comfortable talking about their health. It's all in this episode from the Max Mallory Foundation.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-11-1228 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerGo to the Doctor - How I Survived Testicular Cancer - Episode #6Travis Garski shares his journey of survival with testicular cancer, an experience he describes, in part, as a kind of "ego-death." After a snowboarding vacation, he went to the doctor suspecting something might be wrong. He then traversed the nine weeks of chemo to reach good health and a new outlook on life. Listen to his story. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-11-0527 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerBeyond Cancer - A Young Woman's Journey to Help Others - Episode #5Her mother dies of cancer, and then four months later, Mallory Casperson, age 24, receives her own cancer diagnosis. Mallory's journey and survival led her to establish Lacuna Loft, a nonprofit focused on education and support for young adults with cancer.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-10-2923 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Mom Talks about Testicular Cancer - Episode #4A mom talks about finding the right doctor and navigating testicular cancer treatment. Joyce Lofstrom, the host of the Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast, shares her insights based on experience during her son's cancer journey. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
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Don’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Mom Talks about Testicular Cancer - Episode #4A mom talks about finding the right doctor and navigating testicular cancer treatment. Joyce Lofstrom, the host of the Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer podcast, shares her insights based on experience during her son's cancer journey. Subscribe at tcmag.substack.com
2020-10-2114 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerLife Goes On – One Testicular Cancer Survivor’s POV - Episode #3Adam Johnstone shares his testicular cancer journey that included5 surgeries and 4 cycles of VIP chemotherapy. He was 19 years old. Listen to Adam, as he shares his cancer experiences and life now - six years after his cancer diagnosis. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-10-1534 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerA Conversation with a Testicular Cancer Survivor and Entrepreneur - Episode #2Jonny Imerman, a testicular cancer survivor, talks about his cancer journey and Imerman Angels, which he established after his cancer journey to provide one-on-one support for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
2020-10-0821 minDon’t Give Up on Testicular CancerWhy We Never Gave Up on Testicular Cancer - Episode #1In this first episode of Don’t Give Up on Testicular Cancer, learn more about Max Mallory who died at age 22 from testicular cancer. His dad, Chuck Mallory, shares Max’s story and the work of the Max Mallory Foundation, established to honor Max and build awareness about testicular cancer.Send us a textSupport the showFind us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin. If you can please support our nonprofit through Patreon.
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