Key points and intro

Follow their lead

How to not make it weird

Practical ways to help 

Take care of yourself

Spouse or partner with testicular cancer

Summary

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How to support a friend or loved one with testicular cancer

Learn what to say, what not to say, and practical ways to help someone going through testicular cancer treatment.

Key points & intro

Testicular cancer can be hereditary

What to keep in mind

Family history of testicular cancer 

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Is testicular cancer hereditary?

Learn how a family history of testicular cancer affects your risk factor, and what you can do about it.  

Is testicular cancer hereditary? Here’s what the experts say.

Testicular cancer and money: getting the costs on the table

Tips for managing financial stress during testicular cancer

How to prepare financially for the road ahead 

Testicular cancer and your job

Financial help during cancer treatment

Returning to work after testicular cancer

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Testicular cancer and financial stress

Worried about how testicular cancer will affect your finances and job? Here are steps you can take to prepare. 

How testicular cancer treatment might affect your sex life

Sex during and after treatment

Erection difficulties after testicular cancer 

How mental and emotional wellbeing can impact sexual health

Navigating relationships after testicular cancer

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Sex after testicular cancer: what to expect

Learn how you can have a satisfying sex life after treatment for testicular cancer.  

The right way to tell people

Decide who you want to tell

Decide how you want to tell people

Decide how much you want to share

Know your triggers

Don’t hide how you feel.

Don’t turn down offers of help 

Set ground rules for future conversations

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How to tell people you have testicular cancer

When diagnosed with testicular cancer, here’s who to tell, what to share, and how to tell them.

When testicular cancer spreads: the basics

Where testicular cancer can spread: the usual suspects

Testicular cancer spread by type

How do you know if your testicular cancer has spread? 

How is metastatic testicular cancer treated?

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Can testicular cancer spread? Here’s what you should know.

Testicular cancer can spread to other parts of the body, but it’s still very treatable. Here’s what you should know.

Can testicular cancer spread?

Three things to know about cancer survival rates

Survival rates by testicular cancer stage

Survival rates by testicular cancer type

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Survival rates for testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is highly treatable—and curable. Learn more about the survival rates for different stages and types.

Intro & key points

What is testicular cancer staging?

The 3 (or 4) stages of testicular cancer

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Stages of testicular cancer

Learn more about the different stages of testicular cancer, prognosis and treatment for each.

What exactly is a testicular prosthesis?

What are prosthetic testicles made of?

What purpose does a testicular prosthesis serve?

Risks to getting a prosthesis

How are prosthetic testicles installed?

When can you get a testicular prosthesis?

What should you expect after surgery? 

Do I need to get a testicular prosthesis?

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Testicular prosthetics: what you need to know

The pros and cons of testicular prosthetics, why some men get them and some don’t after testicular cancer.

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Finding signs of testicular cancer

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How I was diagnosed for testicular cancer

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How I found signs of testicular cancer

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What are some signs and symptoms of testicular cancer?

Let’s talk about your nuts. The first step to diagnosis is learning the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, and understanding what to look out for.

Signs and symptoms leading to a testicular cancer diagnosis

Hear from men about signs and symptoms that led to a diagnosis of testicular cancer.

How I was diagnosed with testicular cancer | Men's stories

Key points & intro text

Orchiectomy (surgery) side effects

Chemotherapy side effects

Radiation therapy side effects

RPLND side effects

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Common side effects of testicular cancer treatment

Here’s what you need to know about side effects to some of the most common testicular cancer treatments. 

Germ cell tumors

Stromal tumors

What to do if your testicular cancer comes back

Recurring testicular cancers

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Types of testicular cancer

Learn more about some of the most common types of testicular cancer, as well as less common types. 

Testicular cancer impacts on mental & emotional health

Common mental and emotional health issues after testicular cancer

The impact can vary during and after TC

Getting support during and after testicular cancer

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How testicular cancer affects mental and emotional health (and how to get support)

Testicular cancer can take a toll on mental health and emotional well-being. Here’s what you need to know and how to get help.

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Fertility, having kids and sperm banking

Do you plan on having kids? Now or in the future? Fertility is a big topic among men with testicular cancer.

How does testicular cancer affect fertility and having kids?

Wondering if a testicular cancer diagnosis can affect your chance of having kids? Hear from a doctor about fertility and sperm banking.

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Dealing with testicular cancer diagnosis

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Trusting my care team

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Why I trusted my care team

Speaking to the right people, having a good support network around you and trusting your care team is a super important aspect of managing a testicular cancer diagnosis. Listen to men describe how valuable having this support and trust was in their journey.

Dealing with a testicular cancer diagnosis

Diagnosed with testicular cancer? Listen to men describe the importance of trusting their care team and getting support from family and friends.

Dealing with testicular cancer? Men share their advice.

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What is testicular cancer?

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Is testicular cancer curable?

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How is Stage 1 testicular cancer treated?

Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young men. But when it’s diagnosed and treated early, there’s a high chance you’ll come out the other side A-OK.

What is testicular cancer and how is it treated?

Testicular cancer treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and the tumor type, but it remains one of the most curable cancers. Hear more from a doctor.

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How to check your testicles

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How to prepare for testicle exams

Get into the habit of checking your nuts at home - let Dr Ben Tran teach you how.  And don't be shy about making it part of your regular doctor's check-up.

Check your nuts for signs of testicular cancer

Something not right with your testicles? Learn how to check your nuts for signs of testicular cancer.

Checking for testicular cancer - what's normal and what's not?

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Chemotherapy for testicular cancer

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Radiation therapy for testicular cancer

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RPLND for testicular cancer

In almost all testicular cancer cases, an orchiectomy is performed to remove the affected testicle. When cancer has spread beyond the testicle, however, additional treatment like chemotherapy, RPLND or radiation therapy is required.

Chemotherapy, RPLND and radiation therapy for testicular cancer

When cancer has spread outside the testicle, other treatments like chemotherapy, RPLND or radiation therapy may be needed. Hear more from a doctor.

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What happens during testicular cancer surgery (orchiectomy)?

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My testicular cancer surgery story

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What happens after testicular cancer surgery?

Treatment for testicular cancer usually begins with surgery (orchiectomy). While never fun, it's important to remember that an orchiectomy is a straightforward procedure that usually takes about an hour. Hear men talk about their experiences, and a doctor describe what happens during and after surgery.

Testicular cancer surgery (orchiectomy)

Surgery for testicular cancer (orchiectomy) is a straightforward procedure that usually takes about an hour. Hear more from men and a clinician.

Testicular cancer surgery (orchiectomy) | Hear men's stories

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