Let King Charles’s illness finally change how we speak about cancer: it’s not about ‘winning’ or ‘losing’ a ‘war’
Simon Jenkins
As someone treated for bowel cancer, I think attitudes must change but also the language, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
April 2023
Kindling review – male friendship shines through in convincing cancer tale
Connor O’Hara’s low-key, sensitive story about a young man with incurable testicular cancer doesn’t try too hard to pull at the heartstrings
November 2018
Anonymous testicle-checking booth debuts in New Zealand – video
Testicular Cancer New Zealand unveils its distinctly low-tech ‘machine’ that tests men’s testicles for irregularities and lumps
June 2017
Testicular cancer: men most at risk could be identified using new gene group
Discovery of 19 new genes could allow doctors to spot the 1% of men most at risk of the cancer, allowing closer monitoring or preventative treatment
August 2016
What it's like to survive cancer, by those who have done it
Guardian readers and Sarah Marsh
As research shows more people than ever are alive decades after diagnosis, we speak to five people about life after treatment
May 2016
Blogging students
Testicular cancer put an end to my carefree student days
I had hoped the final days as a student would be spent relaxing with friends. But now I’m having conversations about sperm banks and losing all my hair
March 2016
Jonas Gutiérrez claims he was ‘frozen out’ by Newcastle after cancer diagnosis
The former Newcastle midfielder claimed the club’s hierarchy viewed him as a liability after his cancer diagnosis
August 2015
Cancer survival rates three times higher with early diagnosis
Data from Cancer Research UK suggests 80% of patients survive for at least 10 years after being diagnosed in early stages of eight of most common cancers
December 2014
Toiletry chemicals linked to testicular cancer and male infertility cost EU millions, report says
Nordic Council calls on EU to ban damaging compounds found in household products that cost millions due to their harmful impact on male reproductive health
November 2014
Greenslade
West Ham footballers strip off to launch men's health campaign in the Sun
Newspaper introduces feature to raise awareness about testicular cancer
July 2014
The vasectomy-cancer link made me wince. But ignorance is the real danger
James Mackenzie
James Mackenzie: Vasectomies increase the risk of prostate cancer, a survey has found. But for men the taboo about discussing sexual health is perhaps a bigger threat
June 2013
Living with cancer
Testicular cancer: 'People think once you've had the chemo, you're fixed'
Father of two Dan Matthews, 37, of Chelmsford in Essex, describes how he's still living with the after-effects two years. Interview by Clare Horton
January 2013
Cancer risk much greater among men
Male drinking and eating habits among reasons why they are 35% more likely to die from the disease than women
November 2009
Guide to testicular cancer
Authoritative information from the British Medical Journal on testicular cancer, including the symptoms and the treatment options
February 2009
Cannabis doubles testicular cancer risk, says US study
The drug may disrupt men's natural production of substance which protects against tumours
January 2009
Armstrong now pedals to proselytise as much as to win
Cycling: Lance Armstrong is now taking his cancer awareness campaign to a global audience
November 2008
Chesterfield's Niven has cancer treatment
Australia defender Moore diagnosed with testicular cancer
October 2008
Testicular cancer ends Horsfield's career
Striker Geoff Horsfield has been forced into retirement after being diagnosed with testicular cancer
May 2008
New Tory councillor resigns over allegations he lied about cancer
Darren Gilbert resigns after allegations that he lied to previous employer about having testicular cancer
