Testicular Cancer Foundation
How we can help.
Everything TCF offers, in one place. Find your situation below and start there. Almost all of it is free, and much of it needs no account.
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1-855-390-8231
In crisis, 24/7
Call or text 988
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Ask TC Navigator
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Ask a survivor
I think something's wrong
Symptoms, a lump, or a gut feeling
Most lumps and aches are not cancer, but the only way to know is to get checked. Testicular cancer is most curable when it's caught early.
Found a lump? Do this next
FreeStep by step: who to call, what to say, and what to expect at the appointment.
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Symptoms and warning signs
FreeWhat testicular cancer can feel like, and which changes are worth a doctor's visit.
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Testicular pain
FreeCommon causes, when pain is an emergency, and when to get checked.
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What happens at the ultrasound
FreeThe test most doctors order first, explained so you know what to expect.
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Who is at risk
FreeAge, family history, and the other factors that raise the odds.
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How to do a self-exam
FreeSixty seconds in the shower. Here's exactly what to feel for.
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Monthly self-exam reminders
By textA quiet text once a month so checking yourself becomes a habit.
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I've been diagnosed
You're not doing this alone
A diagnosis is a lot to take in. Start with the first-week guide, decide where to get treated, then find the people who have been exactly where you are.
Just diagnosed: your first week
FreeWhat to do, what to ask, and what can wait.
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Where to get treated
FreeExperience matters with a rare cancer. See the high-volume centers and why a second opinion is worth it.
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Join the survivor network
FreeThe Cojone Club is TCF's free, members-only network of survivors and patients.
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Stages explained
FreeWhat stage 1, 2, and 3 mean, and how stage shapes treatment.
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Tumor markers
FreeAFP, hCG, and LDH: what your blood work is measuring and why it matters.
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Orchiectomy: surgery and recovery
FreeWhat the surgery involves, how recovery goes, and what to ask beforehand.
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Getting through BEP chemo
FreeA practical, survivor-written guide to the most common chemo regimen.
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Fertility and sperm banking
FreeWhy to talk about it before treatment starts, and what your options are.
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Should you get a prosthesis?
FreeThe pros and cons, from survivors who made the call both ways.
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A free copy of our book
FreeIf These Balls Could Talk: real survivors on what nobody tells you.
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Every Testicular Cancer 101 guide
FreeThe full library: types, treatment, side effects, recovery, and more.
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Talk to someone
Real people, any hour
Sometimes you need a person, sometimes you need an answer at 2 a.m. We have both.
Call the TCF support line
Free1-855-390-8231. Talk to our team about what you're facing.
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Ask TC Navigator anything
24/7Our free AI guide, built on TCF's library of trusted testicular cancer information.
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Weekly survivor support call
FreeA Thursday night Zoom with survivors and patients. Drop in any week.
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Get a one-on-one mentor
PartnerImerman Angels matches you with a survivor whose cancer experience is like yours.
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Ask survivors anonymously
No accountPost a question with no name attached. Real survivors answer.
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Discord community
FreeReal-time chat with survivors, patients, and caregivers.
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Meetups and events
FreeSurvivor meetups, awareness walks, and other chances to meet in person.
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Survivor stories
No accountRead how other people got through diagnosis, treatment, and everything after.
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Someone I love has been diagnosed
Support for the people beside them
Partners, parents, family, and friends carry this too. You deserve support of your own.
A guide for caregivers
FreeHow to help without taking over, and how to look after yourself along the way.
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Support resources for caregivers
FreeWhere caregivers can find practical help, information, and people to lean on.
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A guide for families
FreeWhat the whole family should know, from diagnosis through recovery.
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Talking to your kids
FreeHow to explain a diagnosis to children in a way that fits their age.
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Relationships and communication
FreeKeeping your relationship strong and talking honestly through treatment.
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Join TCF Community
FreeOur free community welcomes caregivers, not just patients.
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Caregiver text updates
By textOccasional texts with caregiver resources and events.
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Mental health
When it's weighing on you
The fear, the waiting, the feeling that nobody gets it. None of it makes you weak, and help is here.
In crisis? Call or text 988
24/7The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and open 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
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Struggling? Read this first
FreeA note for anyone having a hard time after testicular cancer. You're not alone.
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Mental health and testicular cancer
FreeEvery TCF guide on the emotional side, plus where to find professional help.
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Managing scanxiety
FreeWays to cope with the fear before and between follow-up scans.
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Feeling isolated
FreeWhy treatment can feel lonely, and practical ways to reconnect.
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Emotional recovery
FreeWhat to expect emotionally after surgery, and how to give yourself time.
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Free counseling and support groups
PartnerCancerCare offers free counseling and young adult support groups.
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Money, work, and insurance
The practical side of cancer
TCF doesn't pay medical bills or living costs directly. These guides and the nonprofits we partner with are where the real help is.
Managing medical bills
FreeHow to read, question, and negotiate the bills that start arriving.
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Insurance claims and costs
FreeGetting claims paid, appealing denials, and keeping costs down.
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Financial resources for young adults
FreeWhere young adults with cancer can look for financial help.
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Legal and money questions answered
PartnerTriage Cancer offers free education on insurance, work, finances, and your rights.
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Your rights at work
FreeWorkplace protections and the accommodations you can ask for.
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Going back to work
FreeHow to plan your return after treatment.
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Career coaching
PartnerCancer and Careers offers coaching, resume review, and guides for working through cancer.
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Free flights to treatment
PartnerAngel Flight West provides free flights for patients who must travel far for care.
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Free seats on corporate jets
PartnerCorporate Angel Network flies patients to treatment, clinical trials, or a second opinion.
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Veterans and the PACT Act
FreeHow the PACT Act can help veterans with testicular cancer get VA care and benefits.
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Every nonprofit partner
No accountThe full directory of organizations we trust, searchable by what you need.
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After treatment
Life after testicular cancer
Finishing treatment isn't the end of the story. Follow-up, late effects, relationships, and finding your people still matter.
Survivorship guide
FreeWhat to expect in the months and years after treatment.
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Follow-up and recurrence
FreeYour scan schedule and what the results mean.
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If it comes back
FreeTreatment options after a recurrence, and why it's still very treatable.
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Chemo and late effects
FreeThe long-term side effects to watch for and what to ask your doctor.
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Hearing loss and tinnitus
FreeWhy cisplatin can affect hearing, and what you can do about it.
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Heart health
FreeThe cardiovascular risks after treatment and how to stay ahead of them.
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Sex drive and sexual health
FreeHow treatment can affect desire and function, and how to cope.
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Dating after testicular cancer
FreeWhen and how to tell someone new, from survivors who have done it.
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Your cancerversary
FreeWhy the anniversary can bring up big feelings, and ways to mark it.
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TCF Summit
Physician-led sessions, survivor stories, and the people who get it.
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Summit travel scholarships
FreeCan't afford to attend? Scholarships can cover travel, lodging, registration, and meals for survivors and caregivers.
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Share your story on our podcast
No accountBe a guest on If These Balls Could Talk. You decide what's on the table.
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Get away for a while
Retreats and adventures
Free trips and camps run by our nonprofit partners, built for young adults and survivors who need a reset.
First Descents
PartnerFree outdoor adventures for young adults 18 to 45 affected by cancer.
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Epic Experience
PartnerIn-person and virtual programs that help adult survivors live beyond cancer.
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Camp Mak-A-Dream
PartnerFree, medically supervised camps and retreats in Montana for survivors and families.
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Help us reach the next guy
Spread the word
Schools, clinics, teams, churches, and workplaces: we'll give you what you need to teach self-exams.
Free self-exam shower cards
FreeOrder 10 to 500 waterproof cards for your clinic, school, team, or event.
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Awareness toolkits
FreeReady-made materials for spreading the word in your community.
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For coaches
FreeHow to talk to your athletes about self-exams.
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For health teachers
FreeClassroom-ready resources for teaching testicular health.
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For community leaders
FreeResources for bringing awareness to the groups you lead.
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For small group leaders
FreeStarting the conversation in a church group, team, or circle of friends.
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April awareness month
FreeIdeas and materials for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.
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For reporters
FreeHow to cover testicular cancer and Awareness Month accurately.
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Stressticles
FreeOur squeezable conversation starter, and how to use it to teach self-exams.
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Inside TCF Community
What members get
Joining is free. Members get everything above, plus a few things that live inside the app.
Join TCF Community
FreeFree for survivors, patients, and the people who love them.
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Resource library
MembersMembers-only guides and downloads, collected in one place.
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Events calendar
MembersSupport calls, meetups, and the Summit, all on one calendar.
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Members directory
MembersFind and connect with other survivors and caregivers.
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None of this replaces a doctor. If something feels wrong, get seen. Don’t see what you need? Contact us or call 1-855-390-8231.
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