Dr. Phil Pierorazio - Patient/Provider Relationship

Dr. Phil Pierorazio is a Urologic Oncologist, the Chief of Urology at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, and a board member with Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. Dr. Pierorazio talks about the relationship between a patient and provider, different treatment options for testicular cancer including surgeries and chemotherapy, dealing with insurance difficulties, testicular cancer and mental health in survivorship, testosterone levels, the upcoming Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation virtual conference in April 2022, answers listener questions, and much more.

Garrett Jenkins Had His Orchiectomy While Stationed in Japan

Garrett Jenkins is a member of the United States Air Force living in Colorado 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.

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.

Mason Burchette Discovered His Testicular Cancer After a Vasectomy

Episode 2 of “It Takes Balls” is here!

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.

BJ Lange Asks, “Why Did Testicular Cancer Happen ‘For’ Me Instead of ’To’ Me?”

"It Takes Balls" Podcast Series thanks to Steven Crocker, testicular cancer survivor and board member for Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.

Listen to our very first podcast with BJ Lange.

Matthew Jalazo, TC Survivor, powerwalking 100 miles in another cancer survivor's shoes

Click here to learn about Matthew, a testicular cancer survivor, as he seeks to promote greater awareness by attempting to powerwalk 100 miles in another cancer survivor's shoes

TESTICUZZI - CAUSE MARKETING PARTNER

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TC Conference Guest Speaker - John Klish (Klishy)

We are excited to welcome John Klish (Klishy) as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. John Klish was born with bi-lateral profound hearing loss, meaning profoundly deaf. That didn’t stop him from following his dreams. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in mechanical engineering while racing on the collegiate cycling team.

TC Conference Guest Speaker - Tom Willner

We are excited to welcome Tom Willner as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Tom Willner, President of Tom Willner Music and co-founder of Center Stage Education, is a musician, published songwriter, playwright, speaker, and author. He is a testicular cancer survivor who has written a musical and a book about his experience that raise awareness and funding for cancer charities, and teach healthcare professionals about the patient experience.

TC Conference Honorary Guest Speaker - Dr. Lawrence Einhorn

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Lawrence Einhorn as our honorary guest speaker, world renowned tc medical expert at our Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Lawrence Einhorn, MD, has been on the IU School of Medicine Department of Medicine faculty since 1973. His field of expertise includes clinical trials and supportive care, with focus in the areas of lung and testicular cancers. Dr. Einhorn has also been involved in the clinical development of new drug therapies. Studies chaired by Dr. Einhorn at IU School of Medicine in testicular cancer led to the FDA approval of cisplatin, etoposide and ifosfamide. In addition, his groups conducted the pivotal studies that led to the approval of both gemcitabine and pemetrexed in non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Einhorn’s studies helped to save many lives turning testicular cancer into a highly curable cancer with a 90% overall survival rate.

TC Conference Guest Speaker - Dr. Ajay K. Nangia

We are excited and honored to welcome back Dr. Ajay K. Nangia as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Dr. Ajay K. Nangia is Professor and Vice-Chair of Urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Nangia received his medical degree from St. Thomas and Guy's Hospital Medical School in London, U.K. He completed two years of research at Yale University prior to residency. He completed his Urology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a Male Infertility and Microsurgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nangia was at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire prior to coming to Kansas. Dr. Nangia is a fellowship trained male infertility specialist in the metropolitan Kansas City area with 18 years of experience and national involvement in the field. He is one of the leading male infertility specialists nationally. He has extensive experience in male infertility, urological microsurgical reconstruction, including vasectomy reversals in the Kansas, Western Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska region. He also specializes in Men's Health issues as they relate to sexual and reproductive health, especially male contraception, testosterone deficiency, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory problems. He and Dr. Broghammer have one of the largest practices in surgical correction for erectile dysfunction (penile prostheses) in the region. He also specializes in fertility and sexual dysfunction issues related to spinal cord injuries and pre- and post-cancer treatment. Dr. Nangia is a leading national specialist in the field of male infertility, vasectomy reversals, vasectomies and complications from vasectomies. He also has a secondary specialty in stone disease.

TC Conference Guest Speaker - Dr. Phillip Pierorazio

We are excited and honored to welcome back Dr. Phillip Pierorazio as a guest speaker at the Testicular Cancer Conference 2018. Dr. Phillip Pierorazio is an Assistant Professor of Urology and Oncology in the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Pierorazio is originally from New York, received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and his medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City where he completed a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship in Urologic Oncology.

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