Comedy, Cancer & Courage: Navigating a Testis Cancer Diagnosis w/ Nimesh Patel | Ep. 156

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This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Ruchika Talwar interviews Emmy nominated writer and comedian, Nimesh Patel, about his personal experience with testicular cancer.

Sharing about his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, Nimesh describes how he processed his cancer and used it as a source of comedic material for his 2023 comedy special, “Lucky Lefty”. His story has contributed to testicular cancer awareness by encouraging men to do self-checks and seek medical attention. Nimesh also underlines the importance of swift medical attention, open communication with medical professionals, and finding a healthy outlet for processing the fear and stress that can accompany a cancer diagnosis. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of the patient-physician relationship, as his anxiety about his diagnosis was eased his physician’s calm demeanor and reassurance.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - The Testicular Cancer Diagnosis and Personal Reflections
11:46 - Sharing His Cancer Journey through Comedy
20:03 - Advice for Physicians and Physicians
25:18 - Advice for Men Facing Testicular Cancer
27:43 - The Importance of Not Making Cancer Your Personality

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RESOURCES

Nimesh Patel’s “Lucky Lefty” Comedy Special
   • Nimesh Patel - Lucky Lefty (FULL SPEC...  

Episode 91- When Providers Become Patients: Testicular Cancer and Beyond with Dr. William Flanary aka. Dr. Glaucomflecken
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JSX...

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