About Us
The Lost Ball Story
Our family was blindsided with testicular cancer in 2019. What we thought was a well-placed, swift kick from our toddler son was actually pain related to testicular cancer infiltrating the spermatic cord and reducing blood flow. Thankfully, the team of doctors caught it before it spread to other organs. The primary treatment is to remove the testicle – as soon as possible; mine was one week later. After surgery, I was lucky enough to have the option of surveillance. But many who wait or are not fortunate enough to catch it early will undergo a life-altering surgery, chemotherapy, and potentially a life ended too soon.
As it stands today, testicular cancer affects 1 in 270 men each year and is the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35. If caught and diagnosed early, it is highly treatable. Unfortunately, half of the men diagnosed with this cancer do not seek or receive medical attention until after it spreads to other parts of the body making treatment much more complicated and resulting in one man passing from testicular cancer each day.
Our mission is to increase the awareness of testicular cancer, promote early detection by providing education on self-examinations, and providing support for those with a testicular cancer diagnosis. If we can help just a few guys catch testicular cancer early and get lucky like I have then it will be worth it!