Doug Carey’s Testicular Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength, Community, and Advocacy
Doug Carey’s testicular cancer journey began with something many men might overlook—an unusual change he noticed during a routine self-exam. It wasn’t a distinct lump or pea-sized bump, but something […]
Brett Samson’s Journey: Finding Strength and Community Through Testicular Cancer
Brett Samson’s journey with testicular cancer began when he experienced lower back pain. At first, he brushed it off, thinking it would subside on its own. But the discomfort soon […]
Dan Wheeler’s Journey: Overcoming Testicular Cancer and Embracing Life
A Life-Changing Discovery Dan Wheeler’s journey with testicular cancer began unexpectedly. After a long weekend of hunting, he discovered a lump on his left side. Concerned, Dan sought medical attention, […]
Celebrating 15 Years of the Testicular Cancer Foundation: Message from Chief Mission Officer
As I reflect on my journey with the Testicular Cancer Foundation (TCF), I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of purpose. Not only has TCF grown into […]
A Source of Strength Amid the Struggle: Lexee Carey’s Caregiver Story
The beginning of Doug Carey’s testicular cancer journey would sound familiar to so many other men who have been through a similar ordeal – something just didn’t seem right down […]
There and Back Again: Justin Birckbichler’s Testicular Cancer Survivor Story
It was 2016. Justin Birckbichler was 25 years old. He taught fourth grade by day and had recently completed a Spartan race. He was, like many 25-year-old men, fit and […]
Ryan Jackson: A Two-Time Testicular Cancer Survivor’s Story
Ryan Jackson is a resilient individual who has faced the challenges of testicular cancer twice. Born and raised in Delbarton, WV, Ryan spent most of his life there before relocating […]
From “Uh Oh” to $10 Million Raised: Steve Gavers’ Testicular Cancer Survivor Story
Testicular Cancer Foundation · Steve Gavers’ Testicular Cancer Survivor Story In 1994, when Steve Gavers was 32, he worked a construction job, played on four softball teams, and hadn’t been […]
John Dougherty – PART 1 – Diagnosis
All seems good and we have a lot of options on the table. Let me do a quick physical exam before you go.”My wife and I had gone to see […]
A “New Normal” and That’s Okay
The great German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche described his mantra for success as amor fati -a love of fate. He further detailed it to mean, “That one wants nothing to be different, […]