My Movember - My Cancer Story

Bernhard Kerres

Movember is a month and a movement dedicated to men's health. In 2013 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Luckily I was cured and I am cancer free. This is my cancer story with a daily episode in November 2018.

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Episodes

The End

It was important to me to share my personal cancer story throughout November 2018. Thanks to everyone who listened. More information is on www.bernhardkerres.com

Jan 29, 2019•7 min

Don’t Blame Me!

Five years after my cancer I met someone who once was a close friend. A difficult and emotional conversation.

Nov 29, 2018•7 min

The New Normal

Many have asked if my life changed after cancer. And yes, it has. My new „normal“ is mich richer and wärmer than the life before.

Nov 25, 2018•8 min

When Depression Hits

Following the hormone imbalances and in the aftermath of all cancer treatments, depression hit. I found my own way of dealing with it and keeping it at bay.

Nov 23, 2018•13 min

About Sharing my Cancer Story

It took me a long time and a lot of courage to publicly share my cancer story. I wouldn’t have done so without the encouragement from my daughter. I still fear it might have an impact on future job offers. But I hope that this podcast helps to raise the awareness for health issues and to contribute to us caring more.

Nov 22, 2018•11 min

A Long Drive

Dealing with a cancer patient in the family isn’t easy. It is challenging for all the people loving and caring for the patient. Still, we need to pull all our energy together, push our fears aside, and give love and compassion.

Nov 20, 2018•9 min

Quarterly Checkups

Following my cancer therapy a regime of quarterly checkups followed. Easy to schedule and to do but always with a big psychological impact.

Nov 19, 2018•6 min

Sleep Now!

One long term result of chemo therapy is the sudden need for sleep. Even five years later it happens from time to time that I simply need to take a nap. Ten to twenty minutes and I am fresh again.

Nov 17, 2018•6 min

Let’s Talk About Sex

When you had surgery called semi-castration there will come the moment when you are concerned about your sex life. Luckily my cancer didn’t impact on my sex life.

Nov 16, 2018•11 min

The Mountains

Recovery took time. And after the whirlwind of surgery and chemo therapy these were the first days I was forced to reflect on what happened.

Nov 15, 2018•8 min

Trying to Recover

After chemotherapy I tried to recover. It took quite a while. And I found out that top restaurants do not cater to vegans even on Valentine’s Day....

Nov 14, 2018•8 min

Second Chemo

Going back for another round of chemo was tough. But I learned much more about real friends than ever before.

Nov 13, 2018•8 min

Knock Out

When the chemo therapy substances hit my body I was knocked out. Difficult days.

Nov 12, 2018•11 min

First Chemo. Again.

It was time to find another oncologist. And then, I did chemo therapy.

Nov 09, 2018•9 min

First Chemo

I was ready to have my first chemo-therapy when the oncologist basically gave me the option between green and brown. How should I know? Listen to the experience of my first chemo.

Nov 08, 2018•9 min

HELLO STAGE - when cancer hits a startup

Three months before being diagnosed with cancer I founded HELLO STAGE, the classical music community. What do you do as a founder and entrepreneur when being hit by a severe illness? Luckily I had an amazing friend and a great team.

Nov 07, 2018•10 min

New Year’s

After my cancer surgery I spent relaxing days with my wonderful family. Also, an example of how another family helped a cancer victim within themselves.

Nov 06, 2018•9 min

F*** You

Cancer became personal to me a few month before my diagnosis. I spoke at a TEDx conference and there was Susi speaking about her cancer story. She became a hero for me. And still is. Look up www.fick-dich.at

Nov 05, 2018•9 min

Surgery

A surgery called semi-castration does not necessarily raise a man’s confidence level. But it had to be done.

Nov 04, 2018•10 min

The Weekend

The weekend following my cancer diagnosis in December 2013 was the time to speak to family and friends. The hardest was taking to my daughter.

Nov 03, 2018•12 min

Friday

After not sleeping much Friday brought two or three more urologists into my life but still no surgery. Why couldn’t I have surgery when everyone said it had to be done asap?

Nov 01, 2018•9 min

The Diagnosis

A few days before Christmas in 2013 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Hear about the first day of my cancer story.

Oct 31, 2018•11 min

My Movember Podcast - Pilot

November is a month to raise the awareness for men’s health. The Movember Foundation changed the name of the month to stop men dying too young. In this podcast I will tell my own cancer story.

Oct 17, 2018•3 min

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