Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Talk about it..

Why?
Cancer is a huge deal! Even though testicular cancer is the leading form of cancer for males 18-35 it has only really been noteworthy via the amazing story of Lance Armstrong. There have been other notable celebrities that have had their bout with testicular cancer, Tom Green of MTV fame, John Kruk former Phillies 1st baseman, Mike Lowell Redsox 3rd Baseman, and ice skater Scott Hamilton. Though these celebs have their own causes and charities there has never been an ongoing voice of awareness for testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer it also has one of the highest survival rates of all cancers. What’s the big deal then, why does there need to be a voice of awareness? The number one reason why men die from testicular cancer is because they wait to long to get it checked out. The reasons they wait to long are that they are too nervous or are too scared too talk to others about it. Save the Twins wants to promote testicular cancer awareness; helping make the conversation about your twins no longer taboo.
Tom Green made a stride several years ago, telling guys to play with their balls. Save the Twins hopes to send a similar message as Mr. Greens, only being slightly less crude about it. We want you to be aware of how to check yourself, what to look for, and what to do if you have symptoms. There is no good reason for another man to die, or a family to watch their loved one die because someone didn’t want to talk about their twins. Save the Twins wants to band together with testicular cancer survivors and promote the message of giving yourself exams and going to the doctor to get yourself checked out if you have even an inkling that there is something wrong with the family jewels!

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