In April 2025, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

After discovering a mass in my left testicle, I underwent a left radical orchiectomy to remove the testicle and confirm the diagnosis. Pathology showed a non-seminomatous germ cell tumor, an aggressive but highly treatable form of testicular cancer.

Following surgery, CT scans revealed two nodules in my right lung, which were highly suspicious for metastatic disease. Because the cancer had spread beyond the testicle, my diagnosis was considered Stage III metastatic testicular cancer.

In June 2025, I began 3 cycles of EP chemotherapy (Etoposide and Cisplatin), a standard and highly effective treatment regimen for metastatic testicular cancer.

Chemotherapy lasted through the summer of 2025 and came with many challenges, including fatigue, nausea, brain fog, and the physical and emotional toll that comes with cancer treatment. Fortunately, the chemotherapy was effective, and my tumor markers returned to normal during treatment.

After chemotherapy, imaging showed that one of the lung nodules had responded well, but there was still concern about the remaining spots in my right lung.

In January 2026, I underwent thoracic surgery to remove both lung nodules through wedge resections of the right middle lobe and right lower lobe.

The surgery was successful, and the remaining cancerous tissue was removed.

Today, I am grateful to say that I am currently in remission.

I remain on a regular surveillance plan that includes:

• Tumor marker bloodwork
• CT scans and chest imaging
• Follow-up appointments with my oncology team

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer, even when it has spread, and I am incredibly thankful for early detection, modern medicine, and the skilled doctors and nurses who guided me through this journey.

— Keith