No surprises
in these nuts.
Learn how to check for testicular cancer and understand the
lesser known risks cisplatin chemotherapy can have on hearing.
Indy’s Nuts is a health awareness campaign about testicular cancer and the risk of hearing loss from cisplatin chemotherapy by
No surprises
Learn how to check for testicular cancer and understand the
Why quality
checks matter.
Why quality
checks matter.
We’re nuts about quality. You should be too.
When it comes to Indy’s Nuts, they don’t mess around. Every batch gets inspected. Every sack gets handled. Every nut gets checked before it goes out.
#1
Leading cancer in men ages 15-44
EVERY HOUR
A male is diagnosed in the US
60 SECONDS
That’s all a monthly self-check takes
Why all the attention?
Because we know what good nuts feel like. Smooth. Firm. Consistent. The kind you can trust. And because catching problems early changes everything. It’s the difference between a quick fix and a complicated situation.
Same goes for your nuts
Most guys never check. Big mistake. Because testicular cancer is real, it’s common in young men, and when caught early? It’s highly treatable.
But here’s the thing
Early detection is only half the
story. Knowing what to expect if you DO find something, what treatment looks like,
and what it might affect beyond the cancer itself—that’s just as important.
How to check your nuts.
How to check your nuts.
Quality checks aren’t just about catching problems.
They’re about being prepared for what comes next.
Nuts are best inspected when warm
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Nuts are best inspected when warm
Check yours in or fresh out of the shower. Everything’s relaxed, easier to handle. Cup one at a time. Both hands. Get comfortable.
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Feel for texture, firmness, and consistency
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Feel for texture, firmness, and consistency
Roll each nut between your fingers to check quality. Smooth? Good. Firm? Good. Lumpy? Not good. Check for anything unusual—lumps, hard spots, or weird textures.
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Every nut has
parts. So do yours.
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Every nut has parts. So do yours.
You’ll feel tube-like structures on the back side. That’s the spermatic cord and epididymis. Normal plumbing. Get familiar with your layout so you know if something new shows up.
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Quality control is about noticing differences
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Quality control is about noticing what’s different
A lump. Swelling. Unexpected hardness. One suddenly bigger than before. (One’s usually bigger—that’s normal. But YOUR normal should stay consistent.) If something feels off? Talk to your doctor.
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GET IN TOUCH.
GET IN TOUCH.
Keep in touch with your nuts.
Get in touch with us.
We’re cool. We promise.
Checking your nuts matters, and what happens after matters just as much. Early detection is huge. But treatment? That’s a whole other conversation. One that involves your hearing, your health, and decisions most people don’t know they need to make.
So yeah, we’re gonna keep talking. Sign up if you want to hear more about what comes after the diagnosis, what to ask your doctor, and how to help protect what matters.
Found something unusual?
Found something unusual?
If you’ve noticed a lump, swelling, or anything out of the ordinary—talk to your doctor.
It could be nothing. Or, it could be something — and early detection is key. If it is testicular cancer, here’s what matters: Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when caught early.
Treatment typically involves surgery and after determining the type and stage of cancer, your doctor may also recommend chemotherapy or radiation to help prevent the cancer from returning.
95%
of patients who detected testicular cancer early are alive 5 years later
Early detection is
key for survival
key for survival
Surgery
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Surgery
Removes the affected testicle. Most common first step. High success rate. After surgery, the potential treatment options include surveillance (regular monitoring for cancer recurrence), radiation, or chemotherapy.
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Radiation
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Radiation
Uses x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. May be recommended for certain types of testicular cancer.
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Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy
Uses drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Highly effective but can come with side effects that impact quality of life, including permanent hearing loss from drugs like cisplatin.
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For most people, treatment works. Survival rates are high. Life moves forward. But beating cancer isn’t the only thing that matters. Understanding how treatment can affect you beyond the cancer itself helps you make informed decisions about your care and your future.
YOU NEED TO
Hear THIS!
YOU NEED TO
Hear THIS!
Diagnosed Nuts?
For many, cisplatin chemotherapy is part of beating testicular cancer.
Cisplatin is one of the most commonly used and effective chemotherapy drugs for testicular cancer.
It saves lives. But, like many powerful treatments, it can come with side effects.
Cisplatin can cause permanent hearing loss.
When cisplatin reaches the inner ear, it can damage the tiny hair cells that help you hear. Once those cells are gone, they don’t grow back.
This is called cisplatin-induced ototoxicity (CIO). CIO can happen after just one dose.
And, unlike many other side effects of chemotherapy, hearing doesn’t return over time.
And, unlike many other side effects of chemotherapy, hearing doesn’t return over time.
The key is knowing your risk, and what to know before treatment begins.
Hearing loss from cisplatin isn’t rare.
In 243 Men
treated with cisplatin for testicular cancer*
56%
Experienced permanent hearing loss*
61%
Experienced ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)†
*Hearing loss: Answered yes to any of the following questions: (1) a little, quite a bit, or very much for difficulty hearing; (2) a little, quite a bit, or very much for reduced hearing; (3) problems hearing words, sounds, or language in crowds; and (4) required a hearing aid. †Tinnitus: Answered yes to ringing or buzzing in your ears or answered a little, quite a bit, or very much ringing or buzzing in your ears.
This isn’t “Turn the TV up” hearing loss. We’re talking about:
Missing the voice of someone you love at the dinner table
Nodding along when you have no idea what was just said
Music you used to love now sounds flat
Avoiding crowded rooms because hearing conversation is impossible
What many people don’t hear until it’s too late: You don’t have to choose between beating cancer and taking steps to protect your hearing.
- Have an informed conversation with your oncology team
- Ask about hearing monitoring and protection strategies
- Make treatment decisions that consider your future,
not just your present
Quality checks don’t stop at the bag.
Quality checks don’t stop at the bag.
They extend to every decision that follows.
Know your nuts.
Know your risks. Know your options.
Need help navigating what comes next?
You don’t have to figure this out alone. These resources can help you prepare for conversations about treatment, hearing risks, and next steps.
Got your attention?
Get in touch with us to learn more.
More resources, when you’re ready
If you want to go deeper or come back later, these resources are here for you.
Testicular Health
Treatment & Hearing Health
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