February marked National Cancer Prevention Month. This month is designed to better understand, and raise awareness of, preventable causes of cancer; cancer warning signs; and different ways that we can…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
#KnowThyNuts. While the hashtag, on its surface, sounds a bit funny, it is actually a call to action. According to a news release from Movember Canada, testicular cancer, though…
A recent article in the Encinitas Advocate heralded the dedication of Stan Crooke, n-Lorem Foundation’s CEO and founder. The nonprofit Foundation’s team acts as middlemen, working with patients who…
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Glen Sauber successfully overcame testicular cancer and was symptom-free-- until three years later when he began to experience neurological symptoms. According to a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle,…
According to a story from Cancer Health, a team of scientists affiliated with Mayo Clinic, UC San Francisco, and the Chan Zuckerburg Biohub have discovered a new rare, autoimmune disease…
June 10th through 16th is Men Health's/Rare Dads Week! We would like to devote some attention to the rare diseases that affect mostly men - because to quote Congressman Bill…
As the field of medicine has continually advanced, more and more children (now approximately 80%) are surviving cancer diagnoses. It's amazing. It also means that researchers are able to focus…
It's shocking and quite frankly, devastating, to be diagnosed with any type of cancer at any age. It can be hard to stay positive as your life completely changes as…
Ellil Mathiyan is the sort of lively character most people can’t believe experienced a double cancer diagnosis. He describes how people usually respond with “are you sure?” or “you’re kidding”…
Researchers investigating the symptoms of testicular cancer have published their results in the British Journal of General Practise. Their study showed that testicular enlargement from a lump or swelling is…
According to Sleep Review, researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine are studying DNA repair after damage from anti-cancer drugs as well as DNA repair and how…
There are many mysteries still contained in human biology. Circadian clocks and DNA repair seem to share an interaction that may be one of them. Furthermore, based on research from…
The second week of June is Men's Health Awareness week, leading right into father's day! For all our male readers - and for the women who have special men in…
According to a story from Science Daily, a recent study found that a rigorous exercise program reduced fatigue in testicular cancer patients and helped boost their self-esteem. Patients with the…
According to a story from the Westside Gazette, it is essential for young men to be aware of the risk of testicular cancer and to know when it might be…
Cancer patients commonly receive what is known as maximum dose treatment. Doctors use the highest dose patients can tolerate to battle cancers like testicular cancer. As a result, however, many…
When people are faced with cancer, their main concerns are understandably treatment and survival. However, many are shocked to discover that when they survive cancer, another sinister blow on their…
According to a story from Summit Medical Group, a recent study indicates that survivors of testicular cancer may have a greater risk for heart disease. Compared to many types of…
Dave Fuehrer, a competitive bodybuilder, was diagnosed twice with testicular cancer, reports PM 360 Online. He expressed that the second diagnosis was so much harder, as he was recently married…
Getting back to the workplace post-cancer treatment is known to be good for cancer survivors, as they establish a normal routine again, but with that said, there are many factors…
According to Google experts, the top health related questioned in the UK in 2017 is, "what is cancer?" With rates of cancer spewing out of control these days, affecting 1…
Margarita Matias could not believe her eyes when she walked into the newly renovated bathroom. Her old bathroom was far from ideal, and often leaked. The new arrangement is optimized…
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