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, […]

#KnowYourBalls Survivor Story – Brent Dirks

It’s a weird way to think about it but I know my cancer was not about me. What does that even mean? It means that cancer helps me help others.I’ve […]

Owning my Balltrasound

When I was younger, I was terrified to put myself out into the world. The few times when I did, I had a tendency to feel uncomfortable, abdicating the narrative […]

Decisions, Decisions

Close your eyes and read this passage.  Ha Ha!  Seriously, though, read this passage:You’re driving down a two-lane road in an unfamiliar area at night.  The road ends in a […]

The Importance of Catching Testicular Cancer Early

Testicular Cancer is known to many as “the young man’s cancer.” It can strike in the midst of some of the most carefree times of life. Take a minute and […]

Zak Pendleton’s Story

There I was on May 10, 2016 in a routine physical exam. My real intention behind the appointment was just to get it out of the way so I could […]

#MensHealthWeek Survivor Story – Scott Mitchell

Happy Father’s Day My name is Scott Mitchell and I’m currently 39, diagnosed at age 20. I don’t remember the exact name of the cancer but it was a rare […]

#MensHealthWeek Survivor Story – Gabe Barcenas

A Message From One of Our Speakers Bureau Members My whole saga started innocently enough. I had back pain. I like to think of  myself as a macho guy, and […]

#MensHealthWeek Survivor Story – Mark R. Zeiler

1984 – Removal of right testicle and lymph nodes on both sides from bottom of ribs to hips 1986 – Removal of left testicle Only treatment has been hormone replacement […]

#MensHealthWeek Survivor Story – Ronald Bye

Diagnosed August 8, 1975 We all have a story to tell.  A good story has a beginning, middle and an ending.  My story has many beginnings and thankfully no ending […]