Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
He was told it was an infection. It was testicular cancer.
Steve Hoskins is a wheelchair-racing coach living with cerebral palsy who noticed a small swelling just weeks before heading out to support his athletes at the Paris Paralympics. What followed was a GP misdiagnosis, an agonising 999 call, a strange moment in A&E that told him something was seriously wrong before any doctor did, and weeks of uncertainty before a diagnosis of a mixed germ cell tumour.
In this episode, Steve shares:
The early symptoms he almost ignored
Why he had to seek a private second opinion to be taken seriously
What surgery, chemotherapy, and recovery were actually like
The mental health toll of waiting for follow-up results
A possible childhood risk factor for testicular cancer that current screening misses entirely
How he was back on his bike within a month of finishing chemo
If you or someone you know has noticed a change and been putting off getting it checked, this episode is for you.
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Welcome to Check One Two, a Cahonas Podcast, where we give you the lowdown on testicular cancer by sharing the inspiring stories of survivors and advocates.
Cahonas is a leading charity dedicated to testicular cancer awareness, education, and support. With our far-reaching campaigns and unwavering determination to ensure all cases of testicular cancer are treated at the earliest stage possible, we strive to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer affects men of all ages, but awareness and early detection can make all the difference. Whether you're a survivor, an advocate, or just someone looking to learn more through interesting conversations, Check One Two is your go-to for information and inspiration.
Find our self-check guide here: cahonasscotland.org
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LISTEN to Check One Two:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0lxJ8t7Pe6Dq0dvDnwrLXB
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-one-two/id1714099807
Audible: audible.co.uk/pd/Check-One-Two-Podcast/B0CM1FNVF6
FOLLOW us:
Instagram: instagram.com/checkonetwopodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/checkonetwopodcast
X: twitter.com/CheckOneTwoPod
Cahonas Merch: cahonasscotland.org/shop
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#testicularcancer #paralympics #cancersurvivor #menshealth #cerebralpalsy
He was told it was an infection. It was testicular cancer.
Steve Hoskins is a wheelchair-racing coach living with cerebral palsy who noticed a small swelling just weeks before heading out to support his athletes at the Paris Paralympics. What followed was a GP misdiagnosis, an agonising 999 call, a strange moment in A&E that told him something was seriously wrong before any doctor did, and weeks of uncertainty before a diagnosis of a mixed germ cell tumour.
In this episode, Steve shares:
The early symptoms he almost ignored
Why he had to seek a private second opinion to be taken seriously
What surgery, chemotherapy, and recovery were actually like
The mental health toll of waiting for follow-up results
A possible childhood risk factor for testicular cancer that current screening misses entirely
How he was back on his bike within a month of finishing chemo
If you or someone you know has noticed a change and been putting off getting it checked, this episode is for you.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Welcome to Check One Two, a Cahonas Podcast, where we give you the lowdown on testicular cancer by sharing the inspiring stories of survivors and advocates.
Cahonas is a leading charity dedicated to testicular cancer awareness, education, and support. With our far-reaching campaigns and unwavering determination to ensure all cases of testicular cancer are treated at the earliest stage possible, we strive to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer affects men of all ages, but awareness and early detection can make all the difference. Whether you're a survivor, an advocate, or just someone looking to learn more through interesting conversations, Check One Two is your go-to for information and inspiration.
Find our self-check guide here: cahonasscotland.org
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LISTEN to Check One Two:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0lxJ8t7Pe6Dq0dvDnwrLXB
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-one-two/id1714099807
Audible: audible.co.uk/pd/Check-One-Two-Podcast/B0CM1FNVF6
FOLLOW us:
Instagram: instagram.com/checkonetwopodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/checkonetwopodcast
X: twitter.com/CheckOneTwoPod
Cahonas Merch: cahonasscotland.org/shop
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#testicularcancer #paralympics #cancersurvivor #menshealth #cerebralpalsy
