Max Mallory died at age 22 in 2016 of testicular cancer. Max's mom, Joyce Lofstrom, and podcast host of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer, remembers Max on his birthday, June 17. She shares recommendations for good health that are relevant to everyone.

Her recommendations include the following points.

To men ages 15-40, check your testicles for lumps or anything unusual.

To men older than 40, check your testicles because some men past 40 have been diagnosed with testicular cancer.

• Speak up, see a doctor, and talk to a health professional about what you found or felt when you checked your testicles.
• Advocate for your health when you see the doctor. Let them know how you feel and what you need.
• Bring another person to appointments if you can't speak up or want another person to listen to the doctor's recommendations.
• Don't give up on testicular cancer because there are people, organizations, doctors, nurses, family, and friends who care and can help you get through any treatment.

This episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer comes from the Max Mallory Foundation.

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Paul McCaffrey learned he had testicular cancer in 2015. He'd been experiencing groin pain at the time, but he didn't know how to check himself for any other signs of testicular cancer. So, Paul used the Cahonas Scotland's self-check guide and found a lump in one of his testicles. In the podcast, this testicular cancer survivor shares his treatment story for cancer, as well as sepsis and avian flu.

Now, he works with Cahonas Scotland as the Community Engagement Officer, where he visits schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. He and his wife are the parents of two children: a son who plays the bagpipes and a daughter who is a Highland dancer.

Listen to this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation, where you can find other episodes of the podcast.

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Dan Duffy has been telling stories for over 20 years following an award-winning radio career with the nationally syndicated radio show Steve & DC. He transitioned from audio to visual arts and graduated from the Vancouver Film School. Before moving to Los Angeles, he returned to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, to sharpen his skills.

However, fate, a woman, and a cancer diagnosis changed everything. Four months before moving to the West Coast, he met Stephanie, the woman he would marry. Four months after that, Dan received a diagnosis of Stage 3 testicular cancer, and then six months later, Dan was cancer-free.

Now, 22 years later, Dan is still telling stories through his video production company, Dan Duffy Productions. He works closely with the American Cancer Society and other nonprofits to help raise awareness about cancer. You can also find Dan on Facebook and LinkedIn or read The Half Book, his story of testicular cancer and life before, during, and after the diagnosis.

Listen to this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation, where Dan Duffy shares how his healthcare crisis led him to help others who face a cancer diagnosis.

Show Notes

05:49:9 -Dan's testicular cancer story

10:32:9 -Testicular cancer is 95% curable

14:41:5 - The PET scan story

20:47:7 - Fertility

27:20:9 - The biggest challenge during cancer treatment

35:28:5 - Helping other people with cancer

45:37:9 - The Half Book - Dan's testicular cancer journey

51:58:2 - What's next for Dan

57:52:3 - What song do you have to sing along to when you hear it?

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