Essay On Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer Research Paper by Whitt Ward
Although some people may think of testicular cancer as something funny or to laugh about it is no joking matter, and it is estimated by the American Cancer Society that around 8,720 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2016 alone. It is also estimated that around 380 men will die in 2016 from testicular cancer. The survival rate for testicular cancer is very high though, and only about one in every five thousand people that get it will die from it.
If you think that you might have testicular cancer then I urge you to go see a doctor immediately. Some of the most common signs of testicular cancer are lumps or swelling on one or both of the testicles, a ache in the groin or abdomen, …show more content…
I would like to tell you otherwise, and I would like to share some success stories of people with testicular cancer. One of the stories that I would like to share is Michael Veltri’s story. Michael Veltri is a professional keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert who happened to have had testicular cancer. Michael says that when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer it was a wake up call that made him realize that he needed to slow down, and get what he really wanted out of life. Another success story that isn’t talked about enough, because of his steroid use is Lance Armstrong's story. Even though Lance Armstrong used steroids in his races he still came back after beating testicular cancer and won the Tour de France. That is pretty incredible whether he used steroids or not.
In this paper I hope I have taught you that testicular cancer is no joke, and it affects thousands of people and families every year. Also I hope that I have taught you that even though it may seem like it is impossible to beat testicular cancer it is not, and almost anyone who has it can beat it and live healthily for the rest of their
Although some people may think of testicular cancer as something funny or to laugh about it is no joking matter, and it is estimated by the American Cancer Society that around 8,720 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2016 alone. It is also estimated that around 380 men will die in 2016 from testicular cancer. The survival rate for testicular cancer is very high though, and only about one in every five thousand people that get it will die from it.
If you think that you might have testicular cancer then I urge you to go see a doctor immediately. Some of the most common signs of testicular cancer are lumps or swelling on one or both of the testicles, a ache in the groin or abdomen, …show more content…
I would like to tell you otherwise, and I would like to share some success stories of people with testicular cancer. One of the stories that I would like to share is Michael Veltri’s story. Michael Veltri is a professional keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert who happened to have had testicular cancer. Michael says that when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer it was a wake up call that made him realize that he needed to slow down, and get what he really wanted out of life. Another success story that isn’t talked about enough, because of his steroid use is Lance Armstrong's story. Even though Lance Armstrong used steroids in his races he still came back after beating testicular cancer and won the Tour de France. That is pretty incredible whether he used steroids or not.
In this paper I hope I have taught you that testicular cancer is no joke, and it affects thousands of people and families every year. Also I hope that I have taught you that even though it may seem like it is impossible to beat testicular cancer it is not, and almost anyone who has it can beat it and live healthily for the rest of their