It's been a decade since PJ Branco's testicular cancer diagnosis in 2015.

In early August 2025, he completed his third year as a participant in the PanMassChallenge⁩ with his personal goal to raise $10,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The two-day race covers 186 miles, and PJ is one of 1,000 living proof cyclists and volunteers who have been previously or are currently being treated for cancer. All the money raised in this charity event goes directly to cancer care at this treatment center.

PJ was the third member of his family to survive cancer. His mom learned she had breast cancer in 2005, and his father received his colon cancer diagnosis a few years later when PJ was in college.

In 2015, PJ had his right testicle removed, and three months later, when a scan showed an inflamed lymph node in his back, he underwent chemotherapy.

He compares his cycling stamina in 2025 to a time during 2015. After the removal of his right testicle and chemotherapy, PJ considered it an accomplishment to walk up and down his driveway.

Now, 10 years later, he talks about life with his wife and four-year-old son, and his dedication to giving back to the cancer institute that treated him and his mother.

As he explained in the podcast, "I now give back to those who helped save my life."

He shares his story in this episode of Don't Give Up on Testicular Cancer from the Max Mallory Foundation.

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Alex Obendorf returns to the podcast three years after host Joyce Lofstrom talked with him in Season 2, Episode 10. A testicular cancer survivor, Alex updates everyone about life now and also includes a recap of his testicular cancer journey in 2018.

This episode gives listeners a look at life after cancer for Alex, who tells us about the new home he recently purchased and connecting with his birth family in Russia.

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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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