It Takes Balls

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It Takes Balls episodes

February 01, 2022 Garrett Jenkins Had His Orchiectomy While Stationed in Japan
Garrett Jenkins is a member of the United States Air Force and a testicular cancer survivor. Garrett talks about being diagnosed and having his orchiectomy while stationed in Japan, the options he was given for treatment before a spike in tumor markers changed his course, being treated with BEP at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, his plans to continue spreading awareness, his faith helping him through the journey, and much more.
Any thoughts or opinions mentioned by Garrett in this podcast are his own and not reflective of the United States Air Force or the United States Department of Defense.
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25 min
January 01, 2022 Ian Freed Was Diagnosed With Testicular Cancer While Having a Newborn
Ian Freed is a teacher from Astoria, New York and a testicular cancer survivor. Ian talks about advocating for his care after doctors delayed his appointments, facing a testicular cancer diagnosis while having a newborn child, receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, his experience with sperm banking, his plans for raising awareness with the baseball team he coaches, and more.
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37 min
December 01, 2021 Mason Burchette Discovered His Testicular Cancer After a Vasectomy
Mason Burchette is a Director of Marketing & Development from Ooltewah, Tennessee and a testicular cancer survivor. Mason talks about discovering his testicular abnormality after a vasectomy, being treated with an orchiectomy and BEP, explaining why daddy is sick to his kids, an infection leading to hospitalization during chemo, and how he continues to encourage guys to not feel ashamed about speaking about their health.
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32 min
November 01, 2021 BJ Lange Asks “Why Did Testicular Cancer Happen ‘For’ Me Instead of ‘To’ Me?”
Welcome to the premiere episode of It Takes Balls!
BJ Lange is a TCAF board member, actor, TV host, speaker, pilot, retired US Air Force medic, and a 2x testicular cancer survivor. BJ talks about his diagnosis at age 35; treatment including orchiectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation; and how he is living a life of asking "why did this happen for me?" instead of "why did this happen to me?"
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49 min
October 13, 2021 It Takes Balls Trailer
A diagnosis of cancer can be alienating.
Cancer in the testicle as a young man can be devastating!
A testicle is removed, cancer treatments are discussed and concepts of masculinity and mortality are challenged in ways you never thought possible!
Steven Crocker, a testicular cancer survivor and board member with Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation hosts "It Takes Balls," a podcast by and for testicular cancer survivors, patients, and their loved ones.
Listen as survivors and medical providers share their stories and give personal insights into facing and treating a testicular cancer diagnosis. Everyone’s journey is unique and equally important. Early detection of testicular cancer saves lives!
Hope you’re ready because It Takes Balls.
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It Takes Balls is a podcast for testicular cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. Through conversations with survivors, oncologists, urologists, and medical experts, we discuss…