I’ve now been in remission from testicular cancer for two years and I’ve learned a lot from the years of scans and how to handle them best.
Category: Post-Cancer Life
Two Years of Writing… and Still Only One Ball
Writing about testicular cancer has been a big part of my journey. It’s a way to process and to heal, while giving back to others.
Eight Reasons Why One Ball is Better Than Two
After beating testicular cancer, I’m left with one testicle. However, I’m taking a stand – this is a better lifestyle. Read on to find out why.
Making Testicular Self-Exams Standard Practice in Virginia’s High Schools
Health education for high school students must include the potentially live changing information about testicular cancer and early detection.
Three Self Care Tips from a Testicular Cancer Survivor
Self-care is something that’s worth investing in after facing testicular cancer. Here are my top three tips for finding your method.
ABSOT is a Winner in the WEGO Health Awards
In the 2018 WEGO Health Awards, A Ballsy Sense of Tumor was crowned as the winner of the Hilarious Patient Leader award. I’d like to thank the Ball-cademy.
A New Game Plan for A New Scan
After numerous periods of worry, I learn to accept the normalcy of going through the CT scan routine. Another scan, another clear result!
Here We Grow by Paige Davis
After encountering cancer, mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help refocus and set yourself on a better path for healing – inside and out.
My Definition of Surviving – One Year Later
I always say I am surviving cancer. I will never say I survived cancer, because that seems too final. For me, it’s an ongoing process.
Progress with Prozac
Various adjustments to my antidepressants, which I started after cancer, finally paid off. I reflected how mental health is treated on a societal level.