Asa Newell survived Testicular Cancer with Bleomycin, Etoposide and Cisplatin (BEP) Chemotherapy

Описание: In this powerful and emotional episode of the Cancer Interviews podcast, host Bruce Morton speaks with Asa Newell, a remarkable young man who shares his deeply personal journey surviving testicular cancer. Diagnosed at just sixteen years old, Asa’s story is one of courage, resilience, and education—an eye-opening look at how young men can face, fight, and ultimately overcome cancer.

Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois → Indiana University Health, Indianapolis

Asa underwent the BEP chemotherapy regimen, a standard but rigorous treatment for testicular cancer that includes:

B: Bleomycin

E: Etoposide

P: Cisplatin

Though he had to stop bleomycin after the first round due to complications, Asa completed four full rounds of etoposide and cisplatin, facing extreme fatigue, nausea, appetite changes, and ongoing hair loss. Yet through all the adversity, Asa remained committed to healing, supported by his family, teachers, and medical team.

Despite challenges such as a fungal lung infection and metastasis to the lungs, follow-up surgeries and continued treatment led to clean scans and no recurrence. His story is a testament to the effectiveness of BEP chemotherapy and the critical importance of early detection.

What You’ll Learn in This Interview:

The early symptoms Asa experienced and why he initially ignored them.

How his diagnosis unfolded after visiting an urgent care.

What it was like emotionally and mentally for a teenager to face cancer—and how his family responded.

Details about the BEP chemotherapy protocol and what each component (bleomycin, etoposide, cisplatin) involves.

How Asa’s chemotherapy impacted his physical and mental health.

The stigma around testicular cancer and why education is the key to breaking it.

His message to other young men: Stay positive, speak up, and never quit.

Debunking Myths About Testicular Cancer:
Asa addresses a critical issue: the misconceptions surrounding testicular cancer. Too many assume it’s sexually transmitted or linked to lifestyle, but the reality is, science still doesn’t fully understand the cause. Asa advocates for better education, early awareness, and routine self-checks to help more young men catch cancer early and survive.

Asa’s Advice for Others Battling Testicular Cancer:

“Be positive and stay positive. Don’t quit—ever. Even when you become a survivor, keep pushing forward.”

Resources for Support & Survivorship:

Testicular Cancer Society – Education, support, and survivor stories.

Epic Experience – Outdoor adventures for cancer survivors.

Asa Newell's Facebook: Kicking Cancer One Ball At A Time

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