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My Five Year Scan: The End of an Era

Nearly five years after my testicular cancer diagnosis, I have yet another CT scan. The good news: It’s clean. The bittersweet news: It’s the end of an era.

August 21, 2021

Cancerversaries / Post-Cancer Life

Four Years Ago

2020 marks four year since my testicular cancer began. It’s definitely been an era of ups and downs and I take time to reflect on some changes in my life.

October 28, 2020

Band of Ballers

Joe Bakhmoutski – Simplify Cancer

After facing testicular cancer, Joe Bakhmoutski founded Simplify Cancer to help other people navigate through their own personal journeys.

March 16, 2020

General Cancer and Health Advocacy / Post-Cancer Life

Patrick Dempsey’s Goals for Cancer Survivorship

Through Patrick Dempsey’s work at the Dempsey Center, he aims to help improve the cancer exeperience for all involved, through various innovative means.

February 27, 2020

Men's Health Matters

“Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer” – A Book Review

In “Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer,” Joe Bakhmouski shares lessons to help men face a cancer experience.

February 5, 2020

General Cancer and Health Advocacy / Men's Health Matters / Post-Cancer Life

Opening Doorways to Men’s Health: TEDxTysons 2019

In 2019, I achieved a lifelong dream – giving a TEDx Talk at TEDxTysons 2019. Throughout my talk, I shared why we must open doorways to men’s health.

January 27, 2020

Band of Ballers

James Taylor III – Raising Awareness with the Waxahachie Police Department

Police officer James Taylor III shares his harrowing account of facing an advanced case of testicular cancer and how it has inspired him to give back.

January 18, 2020