In this episode of It Takes Balls, Alex Skerget shares his candid journey from first symptoms of testicular cancer, through diagnosis, surgery (orchiectomy), and the anxiety of nearly starting chemotherapy as his tumor markers stayed high.

Alex opens up about navigating cancer as a young adult in college, the challenges of sperm banking and fertility decisions, and how his medical history complicated treatment choices. Nearly five years later, he reflects on survivorship, the mental health toll of testicular cancer, and why young men must learn to check themselves and speak openly about their health.

Alex is also writing a book, "Where’d Your Balls Go?," about the emotional side of testicular cancer and the importance of vulnerability, mental health, and community for young survivors. His story is a powerful reminder that early detection saves lives — and that healing is about more than just surviving physically.

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