My Testicular Cancer Symptoms: "I got a LUMP in My Back" | Steven’s Story

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My Testicular Cancer Symptoms: "I got a LUMP in My Back" | Steven’s Story | The Patient Story

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Жыл бұрын

When Steven Crocker was 22, he noticed his left testicle was growing slowly, getting tender and would slightly hurt at the touch. He then let it go on quietly for 2 years until he noticed a lump in his back. He was then diagnosed with Stage 2B non-seminoma testicular cancer.
Steven shares his story about being diagnosed with testicular cancer, undergoing an orchiectomy, chemo and RPLND surgery to help those like him.
Steven is also a survivor and board member of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation who’s made it his mission to spread awareness through his podcast “It Takes Balls.”
The interview has only been edited for clarity.
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@mariela8040 Жыл бұрын

My son was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16. He is now 19 and in remission. Thank you for bringing awareness

@mr-yy8sd 5 ай бұрын

I always say if I can help another guy out in order that it helps him not to be imbarrassed about it I'm so happy to have done that. It's serious and at the same time imbarassing and that's why we have to be there for each other to help each other out with the fears and the imbarrassment of being checked and the issue being delt with.

@meahdahlgren6537 Ай бұрын

Mariela8040 I hope your son is doing well

@karenm7449 Жыл бұрын

as a society we need to get past being offended by words. Keep talking :)

@Kim-xg1vm Жыл бұрын

You are a young man, so grateful you took the "beast" down. It is not easy facing it. Thank you for sharing with those who have just found out they are facing this challenge.

@suseaocean6685 Жыл бұрын

Your positive outlook, humor, & spreading the word via podcast is refreshing! My mother had 3 types of cancers in 10 yrs. Passes in my arms age 62. It's April, therefore, National Testicular Cancer month, 🎉 How you convey things, I see what great impact you would have on others. Good luck, enjoy stand up comedy class! Abundant Blessings of Health & Happiness ✨️🙏✨️

@stevencrocker3753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So sorry to hear about your mom.

@suseaocean6685 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, kindly, Steven. She had great family support system that decade. So wonderful you've been surrounded by love & support. 💫

@toddsmith1617 Жыл бұрын

My best friend had the operation for testicular cancer and had radiation treatments. Thanks for sharing your story.

@stevencrocker3753 Жыл бұрын

I hope he's doing well now!

@jakobs.family.computer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. It's people like you who make the world a better place. And they don't say that lightly

@jacosdrumworx9319 Жыл бұрын

Say it dude i got diagnosed november last year and also had the orchiectomy and chemo. More men need to know this. Keep it up dude.

@stevencrocker3753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for sharing about your story! Hope you're doing well now.

@luismora5328 10 ай бұрын

What were your symptoms

@WhitePOWERranger1 10 ай бұрын

They took my balls and gave me fake ones at 55. Let’s see how this goes… thanks for posting this video.

@sueu6263 Жыл бұрын

People are offended by the word testicular ? That’s ridiculous ! We should be able to discuss everything , that’s how people learn.

@rdizzy1 Жыл бұрын

The people that are offended are testicular cancer patients also though. Who else would be discussing billing with them. Maybe some people don't want others to know what type of cancer they have.

@meahdahlgren6537 Ай бұрын

Sue623 right

@niteenpatil88 5 ай бұрын

Hi bro.. I have also been suffered from Testicular cancer with Seminoma Testicular cancer... Got operated and given two cycles of Chemotherapy.... It's quite painful...

@danielhabte7847 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your courage to come out and educate. Wish you all the best 👍

@rasta8652 Жыл бұрын

Bro i still never went to the doctor's and , I had it since I was 19 now I'm 33 year 🤦🏾‍♂️

@luismora5328 10 ай бұрын

Swear ?

@Mcfreddo Жыл бұрын

It's a body part. Being prudish is not the normal. It's a body part. Love it and get over it.

@Mcfreddo Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your video is very good. I hope you have a great life!

@miiitttmg 7 ай бұрын

my brother is getting diagnosed with 3rd stage metastatic testicular cancer it is non seminoma it has spread to the lungs there's a big tumor in the back of the abdomen measuring around 13cm and the tumor in his testicles got as bigger as twice of a golf ball I'm just so much afraid

@AWFULLOTTACOUGHSYRUP 5 ай бұрын

How’s he doing bro

@Dantheman259-y4t 2 ай бұрын

I got the same thing one the ball bigger than one

@mr-yy8sd 5 ай бұрын

Steven well said and now im part of the 1 nut club. Guys its not so bad anyone who needs ro have theirs renoved. I agree with steven its a bit wierd at first getting checked but hopefully you get past the imbarrasment and just go with it. I had 5 operations all had to do with my testicles. Im now on Testosterone the rest of my life not all that bad. I do have ejaculation issues but you learn to deal with it. I do cry from time to time and i'm imbarrassed about my issue but i try and help other guys with it.

@josianejojo2605 Жыл бұрын

God bless 🙏

@sherylnewman2191 6 ай бұрын

Have a lump in my back to the left side it hurts when I smoke I'm so scared it's cancer

@wldncrzy1971 10 ай бұрын

My son is going in for a mass on one testicle and is a little panicked. They have not determined the “C word”, he’s getting hip and groin pain this week…

@Mcfreddo Жыл бұрын

That handsome other guy, is that your brother, good mate? He looks like you anyway. If he's your partner, good for you and all the best.

@WhitePOWERranger1 10 ай бұрын

My junk swelled up after the surgery and scared me, hoping the swelling goes down.

@RichardDorsey-ge1yq 4 ай бұрын

Is the lump inside the testicle ?

@viorelscrob6391 Жыл бұрын

What do you think led to your disease. .?

@stevencrocker3753 Жыл бұрын

Probably will never know exactly. I have an interview coming up for the It Takes Balls podcast later this year with a doctor who is researching possible environmental causes.

@meahdahlgren6537 Ай бұрын

@@stevencrocker3753 right cancer is not aways preventable

@anneherman6745 Жыл бұрын

💚🍀

@tonyd287 7 ай бұрын

I got it to

@anthonyalvarez998 3 күн бұрын

How are you doing now? I have it also

@DaRyteJuan Жыл бұрын

Seems like they could have done the banking before the orciechtomy, but whatever. They had a slot open and you chanced upon them. lol

@stevencrocker3753 Жыл бұрын

This is something that some doctors are pushing for. Search "Dr. Ajay Nangia - It Takes Balls" for the interview I did with him where he talks about this.

@meahdahlgren6537 Ай бұрын

Right