Testicular Cancer Survivor Tells Story, Discusses Awareness

David Finklang, 27, went to the doctor after experiencing pains in his chest. The surprising diagnosis: Testicular Cancer. He was treated by medical oncologist and testicular cancer specialist Bruce Roth, MD, at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Finklang shares his story, and Roth discusses testicular cancer and treatment. Both encourage young men to be aware of changes and follow up if problems arise.

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• Testicular cancer
• cancer
• testicular
• siteman
• siteman west county
• barnes-jewish west county
• self exam
• bruce roth
• Finklang
• testicles
• germ cell tumor

[SitemanCancerCenter]

Hi Willferox: David was diagnosed with primary mediastinal germ cell cancer, and according to his physician (Dr. Roth, who is featured in this video), there really is no useful staging system for that type of cancer. Patients are typically treated with chemotherapy, and all fall into a “poor risk” prognostic classification.

[Willferox]

What stage was this chap?

[TesticularCancers]

Perfect example of not ignoring warning signs Thanks for sharing your story David and the Siteman Cancer Center. - Please don't ignore the warning signs of testicular cancer. For more information on TC, visit Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation and join us on facebook. "Awareness is our biggest weapon we have against cancer."

[testicularcancersoci]

Thanks to David and the Siteman Cancer Center for sharing the story and helping raise awareness about testicular cancer.