Scott Capozza, PT, MSPT, is a board-certified physical therapist who specializes in oncology at Yale Cancer Center.

More than 20 years ago, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer while in graduate school at age 22. As he explained in an article about his cancer journey, “Suddenly I had to schedule an orchiectomy, a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, and two cycles of chemotherapy around lectures, laboratory work, and practical exams.”

Scott shares his experiences with testicular cancer then and now, along with what he's doing to support cancer patients and survivors through physical therapy.

Patient advocacy: Recently, as a patient advocate and testicular cancer survivor, Scott has spoken at conferences to share his lived experiences. He explains this role in the podcast.

"It almost is our responsibility or our obligation to get in front of these medical providers to say, you have to listen to your patients. You have to make these shared decisions with your patient. You can't blindly take the shotgun approach, give the treatment, and be done with it. You have to factor in quality of life. You have to factor in who that person is..."

Hear more from Scott Capozza about his work as an oncology-focused physical therapist, father, patient advocate, and testicular cancer survivor in this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.

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To our listeners: Joyce Lofstrom recorded this conversation with testicular cancer survivor Andrew Barrow before the month of Movember. Now, with this month of awareness for men's health in full force, know that the advertising and fundraising efforts Andrew describes in the podcast were active before Movember began and continue throughout the month.

Andrew Barrow and Joyce Lofstrom open this podcast with a discussion about Andrew's advertising business, Revenue Arc. Keep listening as the story segues to his testicular cancer story.

In fact, testicular cancer doesn't run in Andrew Barrow's family. However, cancer, specifically lymphoma and melanoma, took his grandmother's life.

As a kid, Andrew watched Tom Green's MTV documentary on testicular cancer, where Tom shared his testicular cancer story.

"I was absolutely fascinated by it because I had never heard of testicular cancer. I was probably in middle school at the time, and this blew me away. He had this song that got stuck in my head. The main hook of the song is, 'Check your balls, kids, check them every day.'

"And I did. I was scared to death by that moment. I did this routine every day for my entire life, thinking it would never happen to me. And then one day I found a lump."

He was treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, and did not need follow-up treatment after the orchiectomy. He and his wife had one child, and after the surgery, they became pregnant and welcomed their second child.

Andrew shares more about his testicular cancer journey, his business, and his philosophy on life: live in the moment, take care of yourself, and enjoy life to the fullest now.

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Dan Korte found out he had testicular cancer in 2008. The diagnosis, he said, changed his life forever and led him down a dark path in life.

His introduction to testicular cancer actually began in 7th grade during the required physical before joining the football team. She found a varicocele on one of his testicles and recommended that he see a specialist. He did, and each year, Dan had an annual scan to manage this diagnosis until around age 19 in 2008.

In this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, Dan shares details about his testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment, including the path of drinking and partying he traveled for a few years.

Dan had the idea in 2012 to establish a community, including an apparel company, for people who have gone through struggles and challenges in life. In 2017, this idea became a reality after a coffee shop conversation with a woman he met who changed his life.

He established Riseabove, a community where individuals who have experienced or are going through challenging situations in life can recover through fitness and nutrition.

As noted on the company's website, "At Riseabove, we redefine fitness apparel by celebrating resilience and personal transformation. Life's challenges leave scars, but those scars are proof of strength, courage, and growth. Whether you're overcoming struggles like weight loss, mental health challenges, or personal setbacks, our mission is to empower your fitness journey, foster belonging in a supportive community, and inspire pride in rising above adversity."

Learn more about the Riseabove apparel and community.

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