Before beginning chemotherapy, I decided to visit the fertility clinic to begin freezing sperm for my potential future fertility.
Author: Justin
The Waiting Game
After completing chemotherapy, I settle into the next stage… the waiting game. Halfway between patient and survivor, I wait for results.
The “Natural” Way
Before beginning chemotherapy for testicular cancer, I decided to look into natural healing options. I wanted to know what the research says.
The Final Chemo Down
On my last day of BEP chemotherapy for testicular cancer, I have no words… so I made a mini documentary to celebrate it instead.
The Post-Op
After my testicle was removed for testicular cancer, I had a follow up with my doctor. Had the cancer spread? What were the next steps?
Letting More People In
After a successful cancer surgery, I continued telling people. I started opening up to more friends and distant family members.
Shot Through The Arm, And Cells to Blame
Because my white blood counts dropped so low, I had to receive neupogen shots. Not exactly a pleasant experience, to say the least.
The Recovery
The long road to recovery after my orchiectomy for testicular cancer began. Two forces were at odds – the physical and the emotional healing.
A (Short) Day in the Life
While many days of BEP chemotherapy are hours upon hours of sitting through an infusion, some are rather short. I share how I spent one of the short days.
The Surgery
An orchiectomy removed my left testicle due to testicular cancer. The night before the surgery, I grappled with the hard question: Would I still be a man?