Comments on: Turning Grief into Action: A Father Talks about the Need for Greater Testicular Cancer Awareness

By: John Coleman

John Coleman — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:11:36 +0000

Angela
Thank you for your kind words send me your e-mail address and I will send you all the information you would like to have john@bradcolemancancerfou.ipage.com we have to get the word out about early detection it’s never talked about. We have to change that it seems to be a bigger problem in rural America. We have already placed our educational program in 20 schools here in West Tennessee and have presented it to 95 more last week I wish we could place it in every school in America

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:33:08 +0000

John,
I admire what you are doing and wish that something like this had been in place to help your son. My husband is a testicular cancer survivor. We are both nurses, but by the time he was diagnosed he had mets. We are 9 years out now and know how blessed we are.
While returning to college I took advantage of the young audience and spoke out about testicular cancer. Young men in that age group tend to feel invincible. However, I found that many of them carried my message with them. During my time at the university, I was often greeted with my own words. Doing my research, I was disheartened to find very little information aimed at teaching young men about testicular cancer. I am so glad to know that you are doing that and more.
I am interested in learning more about the Brad Coleman Foundation. It sounds like you are doing many wonderful things.
Thanks,
Angela

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:49:55 +0000

John, Thank you for sharing your story with us and for the all work that the Brad Coleman Cancer Foundation does.

By: John Coleman

John Coleman — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:55:16 +0000

Jim
Thank you so much for doing the article. We have to get the word about testicular cancer. Early detection can make the difference between life and death We have to raise awareness. I only wish that testicular was talked about as much as Breast Cancer the response to raise awareness to breast has been overwhelming. We need to do the same thing. This is why we founded The Brad Coleman Cancer Foundation to reach as many boys and young adults as possible. our foundation also provides funding to families that have children with cancer. We provide founding for travel and lodging expenses as they seek treatment for their child. We know first hand the financial burden it places on families trying to get their child well