Episode notes
This week on Highway to Health, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Shea Roberts, Director of Operations for the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, to discuss the importance of awareness, early detection, and support for men affected by testicular cancer.
Did you know testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15-44, but it can affect men of all ages—from infants to the elderly? Shea shares crucial facts, including that 1 in 250 males will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime, and that early detection makes it over 95% curable.
The conversation also touches on risk factors that may be particularly relevant for truckers, including exposure to diesel exhaust, road chemicals, and pesticides, as well as the importance of monthly self-exams, even while on the road. Shea emphasizes that noticing swelling, lumps, ...