In this episode of It Takes Balls, Justin Courtright, a young father, software engineer, and testicular cancer survivor, talks about navigating the ups and downs of diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer.
Justin shares how a routine workout and a casual self-check led to a life-changing discovery - and how early instincts, combined with persistence and self-advocacy, helped him through a whirlwind year. He explains how he turned to AI tools for clarity when the medical system left him with questions, and facing the shock of a recurrence.
From intense chemotherapy cycles and unexpected medical setbacks including a seizure, to major surgery and lingering side effects, Justin’s journey captures the physical and emotional toll that often goes unseen.
But Justin’s story is also one of hope, community, and new beginnings. He reflects on the critical role of his family, friends, and coworkers in his recovery - and shares how picking up a bass guitar became an outlet for healing and reclaiming joy after cancer.
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Theme song: No Time Like Now - Tom Willner www.tomwillner.com