My Testicular Cancer Symptoms: "I got a LUMP in My Back" | Steven’s Story | The Patient Story

When Steven Crocker was 22, he noticed his left testicle was growing slowly, getting tender and would slightly hurt at the touch. He then let it go on quietly for 2 years until he noticed a lump in his back. He was then diagnosed with Stage 2B non-seminoma testicular cancer.
Steven shares his story about being diagnosed with testicular cancer, undergoing an orchiectomy, chemo and RPLND surgery to help those like him.
Steven is also a survivor and board member of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation who’s made it his mission to spread awareness through his podcast “It Takes Balls.”
The interview has only been edited for clarity.
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[@karenm7449]

as a society we need to get past being offended by words. Keep talking :)

[@mariela8040]

My son was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16. He is now 19 and in remission. Thank you for bringing awareness

[@mr-yy8sd]

I always say if I can help another guy out in order that it helps him not to be imbarrassed about it I'm so happy to have done that. It's serious and at the same time imbarassing and that's why we have to be there for each other to help each other out with the fears and the imbarrassment of being checked and the issue being delt with.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Mariela8040 I hope your son is doing well

[@Kim-xg1vm]

You are a young man, so grateful you took the "beast" down. It is not easy facing it. Thank you for sharing with those who have just found out they are facing this challenge.

[@jakobs.family.computer]

Thank you so much for your video. It's people like you who make the world a better place. And they don't say that lightly

[@danielhabte7847]

Thank you for your courage to come out and educate. Wish you all the best 👍

[@suseaocean6685]

Your positive outlook, humor, & spreading the word via podcast is refreshing! My mother had 3 types of cancers in 10 yrs. Passes in my arms age 62. It's April, therefore, National Testicular Cancer month, 🎉 How you convey things, I see what great impact you would have on others. Good luck, enjoy stand up comedy class! Abundant Blessings of Health & Happiness ✨️🙏✨️

[@stevencrocker3753]

Thank you! So sorry to hear about your mom.

[@suseaocean6685]

Thank you, kindly, Steven. She had great family support system that decade. So wonderful you've been surrounded by love & support. 💫

[@toddsmith1617]

My best friend had the operation for testicular cancer and had radiation treatments. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@stevencrocker3753]

I hope he's doing well now!

[@Mcfreddo]

Thank you. Your video is very good. I hope you have a great life!

[@niteenpatil88]

Hi bro.. I have also been suffered from Testicular cancer with Seminoma Testicular cancer... Got operated and given two cycles of Chemotherapy.... It's quite painful...

[@mr-yy8sd]

Steven well said and now im part of the 1 nut club. Guys its not so bad anyone who needs ro have theirs renoved. I agree with steven its a bit wierd at first getting checked but hopefully you get past the imbarrasment and just go with it. I had 5 operations all had to do with my testicles. Im now on Testosterone the rest of my life not all that bad. I do have ejaculation issues but you learn to deal with it. I do cry from time to time and i'm imbarrassed about my issue but i try and help other guys with it.

[@jacosdrumworx9319]

Say it dude i got diagnosed november last year and also had the orchiectomy and chemo. More men need to know this. Keep it up dude.

[@stevencrocker3753]

Thank you and thank you for sharing about your story! Hope you're doing well now.

[@luismora5328]

What were your symptoms

[@sueu6263]

People are offended by the word testicular ? That’s ridiculous ! We should be able to discuss everything , that’s how people learn.

[@rdizzy1]

The people that are offended are testicular cancer patients also though. Who else would be discussing billing with them. Maybe some people don't want others to know what type of cancer they have.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Sue623 right

[@rasta8652]

Bro i still never went to the doctor's and , I had it since I was 19 now I'm 33 year 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@luismora5328]

Swear ?

[@josianejojo2605]

God bless 🙏

[@floridaman5125]

They took my balls and gave me fake ones at 55. Let’s see how this goes… thanks for posting this video.

[@sherylnewman2191]

Have a lump in my back to the left side it hurts when I smoke I'm so scared it's cancer

[@Mcfreddo]

It's a body part. Being prudish is not the normal. It's a body part. Love it and get over it.

[@miiitttmg]

my brother is getting diagnosed with 3rd stage metastatic testicular cancer it is non seminoma it has spread to the lungs there's a big tumor in the back of the abdomen measuring around 13cm and the tumor in his testicles got as bigger as twice of a golf ball I'm just so much afraid

[@AWFULLOTTACOUGHSYRUP]

How’s he doing bro

[@demon66hunter]

I got the same thing one the ball bigger than one

[@wldncrzy1971]

My son is going in for a mass on one testicle and is a little panicked. They have not determined the “C word”, he’s getting hip and groin pain this week…

[@floridaman5125]

My junk swelled up after the surgery and scared me, hoping the swelling goes down.

[@Mcfreddo]

That handsome other guy, is that your brother, good mate? He looks like you anyway. If he's your partner, good for you and all the best.

[@RichardDorsey-ge1yq]

Is the lump inside the testicle ?

[@anneherman6745]

💚🍀

[@tonyd287]

I got it to

[@viorelscrob6391]

What do you think led to your disease. .?

[@stevencrocker3753]

Probably will never know exactly. I have an interview coming up for the It Takes Balls podcast later this year with a doctor who is researching possible environmental causes.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

​@@stevencrocker3753 right cancer is not aways preventable

[@DaRyteJuan]

Seems like they could have done the banking before the orciechtomy, but whatever. They had a slot open and you chanced upon them. lol

[@stevencrocker3753]

This is something that some doctors are pushing for. Search "Dr. Ajay Nangia - It Takes Balls" for the interview I did with him where he talks about this.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right