"I lost both my testicles to cancer" | Battling Testicular Cancer and Depression

Movember ambassador and cancer survivor Ben Bowers battled testicular cancer twice - all before the age of 32. Hear about Ben’s cancer treatment, chemotherapy and how his fight led to depression and the end to his marriage.
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[@simonrockstream]

It hurts to listen to this. Fantastic, both of you. Great talk.

[@ManForHimself]

Thanks Simon. Ben did all the work. I just listened.

[@abhinavsanjana]

@@ManForHimself How to Cope With that

[@abhinavsanjana]

@@ManForHimself Hi, My Both Testicles have been Removed by Testicle Torsion

[@jimmychonga2615]

This man is a soldier. Hopefully he’ll have an amazing experience in heaven he deserves it.

[@verydoge5262]

Every time I hear a story about cancer, it just keeps reminding me that we're all a ticking bomb. Man life sucks sometimes.

[@ManForHimself]

We're all human.

[@shadeerahmed4685]

Yeah I totally agree with you.😔😔

[@doomshop3026]

@@ManForHimself true

[@ManForHimself]

Another really inspiring guy on the channel. Please do give this video and Ben's story your time. All in aid of Movember.

[@gabrielstonebeckershaves3524]

Robin James So this time shave your Mustache 🧖🏻‍♂️ off soon Robin so Yeah 🤔😉😀👍🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻 Robin James 🤘🤟👏😀 in Bye 👋

[@23Faraz]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@briantwj]

I can't imagine going through everything Ben has gone through. Hats off to him. Quality content Robin!

[@Jorcap]

Somehow this is the first video that discusses this subject in a way that it is not commercialized, that alone made me listen with great care. I've been informed and touched in a way. Thank you both for this.

[@raymondf3670]

This video will help so many guys think you for talking about this subject

[@narpat007]

he's a brave guy, hats off to him and a million congratulations to him how he fought and won !

[@nubian5288]

I lost both of my testicles as well and when I was 4-21 I’ve had 11 surgeries in my life including the removal of my testicles, I was also born premature so you can guess how these started to happen, I’m 24 now but I still feel like I can’t get over everything that I have been through.

[@Ariya426]

Hlw

[@susibhaiup]

Hloo

[@saikrishna3062]

Are u on TRT?

[@thejay3804]

Damn that sucks

[@Spike31773]

Mad respect for Ben, I can’t imagine what he went through

[@ManForHimself]

Agreed!

[@Davidwv97]

My grandfather had this with his bladder, regular checks were all clear every time and suddenly he started urinating blood again. Luckily he won his battle twice, but it’s scary how it can come back out of nowhere. My grandmother wasn’t as lucky, she survived the first wave of oesophageal cancer but it came back and she didn’t make it. Cancer is a horrible thing

[@alan6schneider647]

I have been in remission for over 10 years, my right testicle removed, and two tumors from my abdominal area... before the abdomen surgery when I just had my testicle gone my sex life was fine. I can't ejaculate now because of never damage. At 23 and single trying to find love, it was very embarrassing and difficult to explain... plus it has messed up my relationships to this day. No kids and self esteem issues in bed.. I pray no one has to go through this cancer.

[@jamesrenfro642]

@@techwidehindi162 hello ,l went through the same thing . I found that to keep a good sex life you have to have hormone replacement. And you have to check your testosterone levels I found you need a least 250 but closer to 400 things work better that plus for me Viagra is a big help. So yes is the answer . You can have a good sex life after double testicular cancer. If you have any other questions about life after cancer I'm happy to help.

[@techwidehindi162]

@@jamesrenfro642 Plse help i lost my left testicle and now right is also paining without both testiscle will i survive a normal sex life plse help ?Will i become a father with trt or not and what are side effects of trt ? And if i dont take trt then what will hapeen plse hel plse ??and in how much days trt work within how many days it needs to take,what is it cost what is side effects ?plse answer all the question plse brother plse...im reqesting u sir plse ?it is a question of life plse help sir reply plse?

[@sagorahmedsagorahmed6323]

@@techwidehindi162 same problem have happened with me bro.i lost my right testis another also paining.and i have no sperm in semend.thats why i dont be a father if almighty not help.

[@techwidehindi162]

@@sagorahmedsagorahmed6323 give me ur whtsapp no i want to talk to you

[@techwidehindi162]

@@jamesrenfro642 help

[@Jeff-312]

Ben's sense of humor for this situation is amazing, he looks great, sounds great - very inspiring. Grateful to see you (Robin) supporting such an important cause and raising awareness.

[@ManForHimself]

Thanks Jeff. Agreed on Ben. Such an inspiration.

[@htsoon3912]

Wow so brave to share his story, this could happen to anyone. This is great content Robin.

[@ManForHimself]

Absolutely - it will happen to us or someone we know.

[@kabir1557]

@@ManForHimself why WILL it happen. Plz don't say like that brother 🙏.

[@jacosdrumworx9319]

Lots of respect for Ben. I am currently fighting testicular cancer and im 29. Got the right one removed 1 week ago and it looks like we might remove the left one in about 2 to 3 weeks time. Keep on motivating great work dudes.

[@86maximaa]

Dang, that will put a toll on your self esteem in the near future. I wish all the best to you. I suggest to keep it between yourself and don’t share because you don’t know how it feels when others see you differently. It takes some getting used to. I won’t be surprised if your super sensitive on the topic.

[@brendabenty6135]

Man is looking for inspiration not someone to tell him how bad it might be come on man. You will in time learn to master your flaws. And live the best life you can ❤

[@jacosdrumworx9319]

Update: Im keeping the left one. Started chemo 2 weeks ago. The first week sucked. Feeling better now only have ringing in my ears.

[@webtalks6760]

@@jacosdrumworx9319 stay strong brother

[@saikrishna3062]

​@@jacosdrumworx9319how are u now?

[@GodKiller97]

I’m proud of you for making this video and deviating away from product videos.

[@andrewfernandez2485]

Amazing!! What an inspiration to us all!! And to think I'm having a tough time after battling stage3 colon cancer. Many blessings!! 👊 🙏

[@ManForHimself]

I mean, anyone battling cancer. I'm sending all the best wishes.

[@ryanlaurence569]

I don't use social media, but I'm going to share this. This is critical information for men to have.

[@JoseRodriguezJr84]

Great video

[@matthewward4248]

I can relate so much to this. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer just over a month ago. Within a week I was on the operating table to have my only teste removed due to being born with only one. Now going through hormone replacement therapy and all those checks to monitor any possible return. For me the biggest support has definitely been learning to talk to other people and be honest and open about how I am going. Couldn’t sleep tonight so watching videos like this because they are encouraging.

[@dolanyudothis2976]

Lost my first to torsion and the other from TC, with you bro

[@matthewward4248]

Connoisseur Ofbud - I think it might different for everyone. In my case it doesn't change that side of things, other than that I am infertile now and my hormones are up and down.

[@rilladelphia]

I lost both @Matthew. You're right. The biggest battle is the emotional rollercoaster ever. You just learn how to cope and deal. Regardless I'm honored to be alive and I'm grateful everyday I get to wake.

[@hlohowdoyoudo]

@@rilladelphia do you hate god ?

[@techwidehindi162]

Plse help i lost my left testicle and now right is also paining without both testiscle will i survive a normal sex life plse help ?

[@paul8513]

I lost my right testicle aged 28 in 2014 from a misdiagnosis of cancer (turned out to be scar tissue which unfortunately sometimes mimics cancer on ultrasounds). Not only did I have to tell my friends, family and work I had cancer and then have surgery to have my testicle removed I then had to embarrassingly tell everyone it wasn’t cancer afterwards. The NHS offered me zero support or counselling and basically discharged me with no further treatment. To make matters worse I have chronic debilitating pain in my surviving testicle so I’ve been clinging onto that one for 7 years and have spent over £25k of my own money trying to find a cure. I may need to join this guy soon and have the second one removed but need to have kids first.

[@chrisortiz2466]

What were your symptoms? Im so scared I might have something because I’ve been feeling an ache in what seems to be the cord

[@_the_Necromancer]

"But I need to have kids first" HAHAHAHAHA smfh. breeders.

[@dineshkhundrakpam7610]

great video great content 👍🏻

[@ManForHimself]

Thanks Dinesh

[@jayepizzlenyc4171]

I'm going through this now. Battling testicular cancer twice in my life. I'm becoming more mentally crippled by the day. I just go on about my life in auto pilot. Going to chemotherapy with a mindset like hey everyone how's it going. 🤦‍♂️😔 It really is mentally disabling. I'm trying my best to cope with the deck I've been handled.

[@techwidehindi162]

U lost both or one ?

[@jayepizzlenyc4171]

Both

[@Senedissak]

Hey what stage was it?

[@Senedissak]

Going thru the same thing please tell me what can l do

[@jayepizzlenyc4171]

@@Senedissak stage 3b spread to abdomen pelvis and chest

[@rilladelphia]

Amazing!! I went through this EXACT same thing from age 15-19. Had both testicles removed and went through chemo. This video definitely made me feel as if I'm not alone. Someone out there truly understands the forever battle of losing both testicles. Keep fighting my brother!! Thank you for sharing your testimony!

[@anuragsingh8802]

How do you manage sex?

[@rilladelphia]

@@anuragsingh8802 I'm on testerone replacement so sex is regular for me. As long as you have your prostate still; nothing is different!

[@anuragsingh8802]

It's happy to see your life is going on normally.. I m very happy for you. I don't know what happedn I feel lump in my left testicle so i decided to lets see I m the only one . Do you have kids? ..

[@rilladelphia]

@@ellitestar lol not at all. They had no sexual urge's. I'm fully functional sexually and my testosterone is through the roof. I have sex, run, play sports, etc. Everything a normal guy does with testicles.

[@anuragsingh8802]

@@ellitestar man you should be polite to someone who have gone through tough times.. It could happen to anyone..

[@snowflake1925]

I love something he mentioned at the end... being here is the number 1 priority of masculinity. It has nothing to do with body parts. It is if you show up and live life to its fullest, event if that means being openly vulnerable.

[@danny833]

@@kmoe8906 Cancer patient here. Survival rates are on a 5 year basis. For testicular cancer, patients in the final stage (Stage IIIc) have about a 50% survival rate after 5 years. It is the least fatal of all cancers.

[@elijahmcdonald543]

Now he has non

[@jacstylez]

Heavy...respect to Ben. Thank you both of you for this video.

[@ManForHimself]

Agreed, Ben was so great.

[@JaseJackson]

Amazing bro! :) I love you're videos you're the best! I'm very early! :)

[@ManForHimself]

Thanks Jase.

[@JaseJackson]

@@ManForHimself you're very welcome :) keep it up I love you're videos! Especially the brand battles! :)

[@nickcaps]

You’re looking great! 👍

[@ManForHimself]

Cheers Nicholas.

[@jordan744]

I would love too see where this guys at now and if hes been taki bc test treatments

[@holthofertv1998]

Does anyone know if there is a surgery where you are Given Testicles I can’t seem to find ANY information on this for some reason and I doubt anyone will reply to this…

[@JC-ip5vv]

I just found out my blue cross blue shield PPO health insurance doesn’t cover prosthetic testicular implants. I have testicular cancer. I rather die with both of my testicals than walk around with one half dead one. I rather die from the cancer. Women have the federal law “Women’s health and cancer” act where it states that their silicone breast implant is medically necessary. But my having my testicals isn’t a medical necessity. Men’s health is hugely ignored.

[@samuelmmmk181]

I just got off my first admission in a cancer ward. I just turned 26 in July, diagnosed 1 June. For men, there is a 9 week wait for me to get any professional help from a foundation or mental health support or anything. There wasn't even a book about testicular cancer in the family day room. I should have photographed the hallways, littered with support and services for women and children and families. But when the Man of the family is affected, you can wait and we can't help your family. Go see if unemployment benefits apply to you. This is my situation and I'm sure the same for many other blokes.

[@Oscar.P]

i had testicular cancer, had my right testicle removed. its scary, still going through check ups. one thing; if ill lose my remaining testicle,i will end my life. i dont want to live like that. but props for this gentleman for being strong.

[@ultimateguru3992]

I lost both

[@tycoon1661]

Broccoli

[@kak5844]

Ending your life is pretty strong! 5 years out from losing my second testicle from cancer. Life has been never better

[@techwidehindi162]

@@ultimateguru3992 plse help

[@techwidehindi162]

@@kak5844 plse help

[@calvin6609]

I'm 15 and recently lost a nut to cancer and I recently found a lump again. I don't want to go through what I already have again. This Helped.

[@rilladelphia]

Hey Calvin! I've been in your shoes before! You aren't alone!!!!! I lost both my testicles and had to do chemo. Just know that life goes on. You'll live and be well. If you ever need someone to talk just know you're not alone. People that have walked your journey are here to support you.

[@calvin6609]

@@rilladelphia Thank You

[@rilladelphia]

@@calvin6609 No problem buddy. I was 15 when I found out just like you. I was scared! So many different emotions I battled with. Just know that you have will beyond your comprehension. Stay positive throughout the journey and one day your story will inspire someone else that may have to go through this journey.

[@techwidehindi162]

@@rilladelphia plse help

[@rilladelphia]

@@techwidehindi162 Hey what's going on!?

[@ultimativerHexer]

It is really a thing that noone tells us: The greates risk for testicular cancer is at a really young age. It's far younger than when testicular cancer precaution is recommended (if ever).

[@q6k]

Those poor kids...

[@halvis]

Great talk! Can you make a video about different names of hairstyles, and who the different hairstyles is a best fit for? I think it would be easier for people to tell a barber what they want:)) Love your content!

[@pramodv4137]

What's the problem I haven't any testicles any one please answer me I'm too scared 😥😥😥😥😥

[@pradhanmechanicalinstitutes]

Hi sir...i have lost my left testicle....& am always nervous another testicle can I lost in future...i don't have money or i don't have job....so how may i treat my another testicular...

[@vhhjj9565]

Tension ho jati hai yr but kush ni hoga dont worry

[@DiamondLifer]

I just found out last week I have a tumor in my right side. Haven’t seen a urologist yet because I don’t have insurance yet. I paid for the ultrasound myself. I can tell you absolutely that I have already thought about the worst case scenario.

[@haroon4567]

how are you now?

[@DiamondLifer]

@@haroon4567 still recovering from radical orchiectomy. Back to work but still have swelling that’s lingering. So far it looks like we caught it early.

[@haroon4567]

@@DiamondLifer I am also still recovering from a testicular torsion surgery i had 12 days ago, i just went back to work yesterday too. Hopefully you caught it early and it works out for you. take care.

[@DiamondLifer]

@@haroon4567 I had torsion in high school due to a football injury, luckily I didn’t need surgery. They untwisted it manually. 🥺 Thank you brother. Good luck with your continued recovery.

[@DiamondLifer]

@@haroon4567how are you doing?

[@gentlemanjosh5903]

Yeah I know how it feels as when testicular cancer went to me the first time I then thought is that it? I want it to be away and now and never return! Just piss off cancer so I can get what I bloody want from life and not what I don't want

[@gentlemanjosh5903]

I'm gonna end up with no balls as well cos this year will be the second time I've had testicular cancer so the lone testi I've currently got is gonna get surgically removed just like the other testi that got removed last year from the first time testicular cancer and I don't want it to but I have no choice so after my surgery I'll need to start taking testosterone replacement therapy so I can remain as the fully functioning man I want to be

[@techwidehindi162]

Plse help

[@Rahulsolanki-ko9tg]

@@techwidehindi162 kya huwa?

[@paul8513]

How you getting on Josh?

[@KayKapone1]

Hi Mate I have this Little Bump on my right testical And it feels like it moves around when I touch it Is that bad

[@dawoodmusa4731]

Killer_zX It could be a epididymal cyst or spermatocele. Best way to know is through an ultrasound.

[@Spike31773]

RIP Robins moustache😥 (he will be missed)

[@Matt_Nor]

Cancer Is Not Defeat

[@adrianadrian6426]

Anyone had a tiny pea size bump on their testicle? And was it painless because I found that on my right testicle and it's painless

[@littlegreenman609]

See an urologist bro

[@hollywoodclimatewarrior0013]

I have a question that might be to personal but I'll ask anyway , I herd if you don't have testicles you can still get a erection and still ejaculate, as majority of your sperm comes from your prostate glan I also herd there are gels to help you get a erection. How did all this cancer effect your marriage and sex life? I also herd that once a month you can get a shot from the Dr of testosterone, do you get the shot and does that help balance things out for you to normal?

[@stephenscott2944]

will you be taking , or take testostrone?

[@marzmarzis3594]

he probably already takes it,otherwise he would not have that deep voice

[@BumbleBees77]

Marriages fall apart cause women are quick to jump on weakness even if it's something that you'll think will get a pass

[@SheilaTrueLove]

Dudes leave or cheat on wives if she put on weight or lose her hair. Why should a woman stay with these no balls dudes?

[@patrickbergen6396]

Hey Sheila why are you so stupid?

[@danielmartins3988]

@@SheilaTrueLove thats fucked up you need help

[@youknowme2003]

@@SheilaTrueLove just because you got bad taste in Men, you think its ok to bring down People who have had cancer? You better not have Children, you really dont deserve them. you‘re disgusting.

[@livefreeordie5769]

Please help me.

[@holthofertv1998]

🙏got my problems too beat of luck!

[@ultimateguru3992]

What should I do I lost my both testicles..

[@T3XACAN0]

You will have to take medications.

[@ileyska5365]

@@T3XACAN0 which medications bro

[@eric-jr2nf]

@@ileyska5365 Testosterone replacement therapy

[@chinmayatripathy7597]

I am 19 I think I have

[@theamazingsq220]

Ok

[@ArielBojorquez]

I thought the one with no balls was the guy with the mustache but I was mistaken

[@rickyj1250]

You were correct

[@mokrocktv5770]

How come your voice doesn't change ???????

[@ultimativerHexer]

Why would it change?

[@pinguixd]

I mean now you dont have weaknesses bro

[@trevorthebest1]

Hypercondrac here

[@priyanshukajal1253]

Now is he men healthy

[@geekonomic]

"Couldn't open my cans of Coke during my chemo". 🙄

[@nickyborg2170]

Just found pain left testicle slow pee floow

[@bicboi9006]

I was crying while watching this because I think I have testicular cancer. I found a lump on my left nut sack

[@underwire3890]

I am naturally no testicals what is the solutions

[@techwidehindi162]

Trt testestorenone replacement therapy

[@roastingguru4444]

How it is possible

[@pradhanmechanicalinstitutes]

I have lost my testicles from urinary infections operations...actually it was fault by doctor...

[@techwidehindi162]

How both or one ?

[@pradhanmechanicalinstitutes]

@@techwidehindi162 one... Brother

[@abdulbaten7986]

i Don't understand ; Now he have balls or not...?? 😢

[@bruvv4042]

Content - 10/10 Accent - 8/10 Balls - 0/2

[@nichts5713]

meme Ki Dukan thats hillarious! Hahaha

[@spacewanderer9]

@@nichts5713 if you would lose your testicles I don't think you would laugh

[@bruvv4042]

Press F to pay respect

[@abednier]

Thats harsh what if that was your brother.having medical isssue is not funny

[@danielmartins3988]

🤢🤢

[@abderrahmanazzam2738]

I invite you to be patient, my brother, and to embrace Islam, for this is the way to your salvation and to live a happy life, and God willing, in the hereafter you will be among the people of Paradise. We ask God to gather us all in heaven , Amen

[@OmarAhmad-vm2ux]

5th

[@major8409]

I have 1 lump on each testical 😭😰😥😨😭😭

[@jomlol5388]

Same....

[@rishabhraj2308]

It can be a varricocele don't think too far fetched negative

[@projectsnik305]

How does he have deep voice even without testicle??🤔

[@paul8513]

The vocal cords develop in your teens when he had his balls.

[@JT-nw5iq]

He cant fail no but november