Testicular Cancer Resources
Resources and support for every stage of your journey
Key resources, tools, and support for patients, survivors, and loved ones affected by testicular cancer. Whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorship, this page provides practical resources, educational materials, and opportunities for social connection, including peer support groups and live sessions. Resources are designed for patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to explore at their own pace, offering information and support to help people better understand and manage their experiences with testicular cancer.
Support & Community
Connect with others who understand your journey. From private online groups to virtual meetings and conferences, these resources offer peer support, networking, and opportunities to share experiences with fellow patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Participate in monthly live virtual sessions designed to provide support, information, and connection with other patients and survivors.
Join a private Facebook community for patients, survivors, and loved ones to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the journey.
Attend annual conferences to learn from experts, connect with peers, and gain insights on survivorship and the latest in testicular cancer care.
Restoration & Wellness Tools
Take care of your body and mind during and after treatment. This section includes resources for emotional well-being, grief support, hearing health, and physical restoration options to help you navigate life with confidence and resilience.
Access resources to support emotional well-being and coping during and after treatment.
The FDA has granted approval to Pedmark to reduce the risk of hearing loss (ototoxicity) associated with cisplatin in pediatric patients.
Consider the Torosa® Saline-Filled Testicular Prosthesis, the only FDA-approved testicular prosthesis on the market.
Resources to support patients, survivors, and caregivers in coping with loss and emotional challenges.
Patient & Survivorship Tools
Access practical tools and resources for managing your care and planning next steps. Find information on medication management, fertility preservation, medical tracking, and specialized treatment centers to support you through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Our team of medical experts have created a comprehensive guide for testicular cancer patients and survivors. Our Testicular Cancer Survivorship Guide includes valuable information to assist from the time of diagnoses including long-term survivorship plans.
We offer a comprehensive list of known experts in the treatment of testicular cancer. It is well-advised to have your physician consult with an expert to ensure you receive the best treatments.
Information on fertility preservation options for patients before or during treatment. If you are about to start treatment for testicular cancer, we encourage you to look into sperm banking before undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, as both these treatments have a high likelihood of destroying your fertility. The best way to maximize your chances of conceiving genetic children in the future is to bank sperm prior to treatment.
Relapse Surveillance
A guide to help patients and caregivers successfully manage the storage, dosage, and other circumstances related to cancer medication.
The Lost Ball Backpack Program based out of Northeast Ohio is designed to provide support for TC patients.
Awareness & Education Tools
Learn more about testicular cancer, treatment options, and survivorship from trusted sources. This section includes educational materials, expert medical insights, survivor perspectives, resources in Spanish, and guides for early detection and self-exams.
Help make a difference in the fight against testicular cancer by ordering educational and awareness products to disburse among your family, friends and community.
Self-examination of the testes on a monthly basis is important for early detection of testicular cancer. Since testicular cancer is usually isolated to a single testicle, comparison of your testicle with the other can be helpful.
Also available in Spanish, French, German and Italian
El autoexamen de los testículos de forma mensual es importante para la detección temprana del cáncer testicular. Dado que el cáncer testicular generalmente se presenta en un solo testículo, comparar un testículo con el otro puede ser útil.
It Takes Balls Educational video & Audio clips
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, their loved ones and the medical community.
Survivors Advice - Advice and perspectives from survivors for patients navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Expert Clips - Short videos and insights from doctors and medical professionals on testicular cancer topics.
Financial Tools
Explore resources to help manage the financial impact of testicular cancer. This includes information on grants, co-pay assistance, and other support programs available to patients and their families.
Amgen First Step Program
The Amgen FIRST STEP Program helps commercially insured patients pay for their out of pocket prescription costs, including deductible, co-insurance, and co-payment. For Neulasta®, Neulasta® Onpro®, NEUPOGEN®, Nplate®, XGEVA®, Vectibix®, IMLYGIC®, and BLINCYTO®: no out-of-pocket cost for first dose or cycle; $5 out-of-pocket cost for subsequent dose or cycle; maximum benefit of $10,000 per patient per calendar year.
FINANCIAL AID
We understand the financial stress you may be experiencing during this difficult time. If you are in need of financial assistance, we have many valuable resources listed on our page for you to review.
Toolkit for Finances After Cancer
Triage Cancer has created a toolkit that is designed to help cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers understand the impact cancer treatment can have on your financial situation. This tool is meant to help empower and guide you to the information you need.