Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation Awareness, Support, & Survivorship Nonprofit fight against testicular cancer in men 15-44 high and high school levels. Support is very important.
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We are a nonprofit organization compassionately dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by testicular cancer; educating others about the importance of awareness and early detection, and continuing to save lives. We stress the importance of early detection through the practice of monthly testicular self-exams, just as women are taught to detect early signs of breast cancer through month

ly breast self-exams. We are fighting to make TSE part of education classes taught at the jr. We seek to reduce the great stigma and taboo associated with talking about testicular health. Most teenagers and young men are embarrassed to openly talk about their bodies and the changes taking place, therefore testicular cancer goes undetected and for some, it's too late. We navigate patients to the best protocols for testicular cancer that yield the best outcomes. Because testicular cancer is not as common as many of the other cancers, some medical facilities are inexperienced in the treatment of this disease and maybe unaware of the most effective protocols. It is crucial that the newly diagnosed have access to the most knowledgeable medical centers to help them beat this disease quickly and effectively. We empower the patient with resource information for financial assistance through the use of online fundraising tools. We provide limited funding to those in immediate financial need. Through social media, we connect the newly diagnosed with others who have been affected by this disease. Many men and their families feel completely alone when they are first diagnosed not knowing tc has touched thousands of lives.

💜 Partner Spotlight: The JDS FoundationWe’re grateful to have The JDS Foundation as a partner of Testicular Cancer Confe...
09/03/2026

💜 Partner Spotlight: The JDS Foundation

We’re grateful to have The JDS Foundation as a partner of Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026.

The JDS Foundation is dedicated to making a meaningful difference for those facing cancer, from helping create positive experiences during treatment to supporting patients with travel, mentorship, and access to clinical trial information. They also share our commitment to increasing awareness and research around germ cell cancers, including Primary Mediastinal Germ Cell Cancer.

Their support of TCC 2026 helps bring patients, survivors, caregivers, and medical experts together to learn, connect, and support one another.

Thank you, The JDS Foundation, for your partnership and continued commitment to the germ cell cancer community. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration is open. Visit the link in our comments to learn more.

💜 Meet the Medical Experts: Dr. Shelley JohnsWe’re excited to welcome Shelley Johns, PsyD, MS, HSPP, ABPP to Testicular ...
09/02/2026

💜 Meet the Medical Experts: Dr. Shelley Johns

We’re excited to welcome Shelley Johns, PsyD, MS, HSPP, ABPP to Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026.

For many survivors, finishing treatment doesn’t mean the worries simply go away. Fear of recurrence can be a very real part of life after testicular cancer, and it’s an important conversation to have.

Dr. Johns is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine whose work focuses on helping people affected by cancer cope, improve quality of life, and navigate the challenges that can continue beyond treatment.

At this year’s conference, she’ll lead a conversation on Fear of Recurrence During Testicular Cancer Survivorship, offering insight and practical support for this often difficult part of survivorship.

We hope you’ll join us in Indianapolis. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration is open. Visit the link in our comments to learn more.

Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners, including Natera, Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Xencor, The JDS Foundation, CryoPoint, and our many other partners who share our commitment to the testicular cancer community.

Bray Hansel thought he was done with testicular cancer.After surgery showed his seminoma was contained to the testicle, ...
09/01/2026

Bray Hansel thought he was done with testicular cancer.

After surgery showed his seminoma was contained to the testicle, he moved into surveillance ready to put cancer behind him. Then, one lymph node kept growing.

In today's new episode of It Takes Balls, Bray opens up about what it was like to hear that cancer wasn't finished with him and face another major treatment decision.

But this conversation isn't only about cancer. It's about the people who show up, finding humor when you need it most, and realizing just how much it means to have someone beside you who understands.

Bray shares a phrase that stuck with us: "A problem shared is a problem halved."

That's exactly why stories like his matter. 💜

🎧 Listen to Bray's full story through the link in the comments, and if you know someone who could benefit from hearing it, please share it with them.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow future episodes of It Takes Balls.

💜 What if you could ask some of the leading medical experts in testicular cancer the questions that matter most to you?T...
08/31/2026

💜 What if you could ask some of the leading medical experts in testicular cancer the questions that matter most to you?

That’s one of the things that makes Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026 so special.

Our Physicians’ Q&A brings medical experts together to answer questions directly from attendees, share their perspectives, and have the kinds of conversations that aren’t always possible during a typical appointment.

These photos from last year are a glimpse of those conversations in action.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us in Indianapolis, we hope you will. Come with your questions, learn from experts who have dedicated their careers to testicular cancer, and spend the weekend with a community that understands. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration is open. Visit the link in our comments to learn more.

Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners, including Natera, Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Xencor, The JDS Foundation, CryoPoint, and our many other partners who share our commitment to the testicular cancer community.

Some days you feel strong. Some days you don’t. Both are okay. 💜If testicular cancer has been part of your story, take a...
08/31/2026

Some days you feel strong. Some days you don’t. Both are okay. 💜

If testicular cancer has been part of your story, take a moment today to remember just how much you’ve already made it through.

You don’t always have to feel tough to keep going.

To our survivor community, we’re always in your corner. 💜

💜 This is what the Testicular Cancer Conference is all about.These moments from last year’s conference in Boston at Harv...
08/28/2026

💜 This is what the Testicular Cancer Conference is all about.

These moments from last year’s conference in Boston at Harvard Medical School capture something that can be hard to put into words: what it feels like to be surrounded by people who understand.

It’s the conversations between sessions. Meeting someone who has been where you are. Asking questions, sharing experiences, and making connections that continue long after the weekend is over.

This October, we get to do it all again at Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, we hope you’ll join us. Come to learn from leading medical experts, but also come for the people, the conversations, and the reminder that you’re part of a community that understands. There’s a place for you here. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration deadline soon approaching. Link in comments ⬇️

Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners:

Natera
Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Xencor
The JDS Foundation
SCryo - Home S***m Collection
Thompson Philanthropic Trust
In Honor of Jacob Menagh.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment to supporting the testicular cancer community and helping us bring together patients, survivors, caregivers, leading medical experts, and researchers from across the country.

Together, we are advancing awareness, education, support, and hope. 💜

💜 Partner Spotlight: XencorWe’re proud to recognize Xencor as a partner of Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 202...
08/27/2026

💜 Partner Spotlight: Xencor

We’re proud to recognize Xencor as a partner of Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026.

Xencor is developing innovative antibody therapies for cancer, including research targeting CLDN6, a protein frequently expressed in testicular germ cell tumors.

Their support helps us bring patients, survivors, caregivers, and medical experts together to learn, connect, and continue important conversations around the future of testicular cancer care.

Thank you, Xencor, for your partnership and commitment to the testicular cancer community. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration is open. Visit the link in our comments to learn more.



Happy National Dog Day! 🐾💜Our four-legged friends are pretty good at reminding us when it’s time to play, eat, or go for...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾💜

Our four-legged friends are pretty good at reminding us when it’s time to play, eat, or go for a walk. Today, we’re letting them remind you of something important, too.

Take a minute each month to perform a testicular self-exam and get to know what’s normal for your body.

Because this is one reminder worth fetching. 😉🎾



💜 Learn the FactsTesticular cancer is most common in younger men, but age doesn’t make someone immune.That’s why knowing...
08/25/2026

💜 Learn the Facts

Testicular cancer is most common in younger men, but age doesn’t make someone immune.

That’s why knowing your body and paying attention to changes matters at every stage of life. A lump, swelling, pain, or anything that doesn’t feel normal should never be ignored.

No matter your age, know your normal and speak with a healthcare provider if something changes.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer through the link in the comments.

💜 Meet the Medical Experts: Lt. Col. Sean Kern, MDWe’re honored to welcome Lt. Col. Sean Kern, MD to Testicular Cancer C...
08/24/2026

💜 Meet the Medical Experts: Lt. Col. Sean Kern, MD

We’re honored to welcome Lt. Col. Sean Kern, MD to Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026.

Dr. Kern is Chief of Urologic Oncology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and a leader in testicular cancer care and survivorship. He also brings a deeply personal perspective to this work after being diagnosed with testicular cancer himself in 2023.

At this year’s conference, Dr. Kern will lead a conversation on Mental Health & Resilience, an important part of the cancer experience that doesn’t always get talked about enough.

His perspective as both a medical expert and survivor makes this a conversation we’re especially grateful to have at TCC 2026.

We hope you’ll join us in Indianapolis. 💜

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration is open. Visit the link in our comments to learn more.

Testicular Cancer Conference Indianapolis 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners, including Natera, Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Xencor, The JDS Foundation, CryoPoint, and our many other partners who share our commitment to the testicular cancer community.

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