Success stories
“It’s important not to give up—today, cancer is not a death sentence, but a chronic illness”
“There’s too little talk about men’s health issues—most consider them taboo. We’re all rushing, don’t have time, we feel ashamed, uncomfortable, awkward, so we postpone until the very last moment. I was no exception. I was supposed to get checked regularly, but I couldn’t find time to visit a urologist for a decade,” says Gediminas Jakubonis, sharing his experience openly and in detail after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Men’s health starts with the courage to get checked and seek help
“I joke that I even look better now than before the surgery,” says Lukas (name changed), who doesn’t lack optimism and a positive outlook after being diagnosed with testicular cancer a year ago. Cancer is still often surrounded by fear, myths, and feelings of shame—especially when it comes to men’s health. One of those topics is testicular cancer. It is rarely discussed, and its symptoms often go unnoticed or are ignored. However, every early diagnosis is an opportunity to continue living a full, quality life, and men’s health begins with the courage to get checked and seek help.
Basketball Player Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer Returns to Professional Sports Within Months
37-year-old basketball player Artūras Valeika calls himself a lucky man. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer at an early stage. As is standard for professional athletes, Artūras underwent a mandatory specific urine test to check for the use of prohibited substances. The test results raised suspicions among doctors, and after medical examinations, he was diagnosed with cancer.