My name is Andrew
I am an Extra-Gonadal Germ Cell tumor (Testicular
Cancer) survivor. I was a married 28-year-old father
of two when I was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
January of 2004 I was pronounced "cancer-free". (See My Story - Part 1) I was
blessed with the birth of my third child this May.
October 4, 2004 I was informed that my cancer had
returned. (See My Story - Part 2)
I rode 25 miles to help my fellow cancer survivors
Live Strong on October 17, 2004.
Join me on my 2nd year of raising money and riding in
the 2005 Ride for the Roses with Lance Armstrong. To
find out more about me, my fight with cancer, and how
to sponsor me, please explore my site.
Please support my ride:
The Ride for the Roses celebrates the grass roots
fund-raising efforts of the Peloton Project, the Lance
Armstrong Foundation's major outreach and awareness
effort. To participate, Peloton members collect
donations. The 2005 ride weekend will be next October
in Austin, Texas.
To make a donation:
Click this link and and make a donation in my name. Thanks.
Or if you prefer, download this form and make a donation by mail.
Click this link and and make a donation in my name. Thanks.
Or if you prefer, download this form and make a donation by mail.
How to check for testicular cancer
- After a warm shower when the scrotum is relaxed, stand in front of a mirror and check for swelling on the scrotum skin.
- Hold the penis out of the way and examine each testicle separately.
- Examine each testicle using both hands. Place the index and middle fingers under the testicle with the thumbs placed on top.
- Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers.
- Each normal testis has an epididymis, which appears as a small bump on the upper or middle outer side of the testis. Normal testicles also contain blood vessels, supporting tissues and tubes that conduct sperm. Some men may confuse these with cancer.
- Look and feel for any hard lumps, smooth rounded masses or any change in the size, shape or consistency of the testes.
- Check any abnormalities with a doctor immediately.
Learn More
Visit the
Lance Armstrong Foundation Web Site