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Recurrence

Like all cancers that are cured there is always a risk that testicular cancer may return. Most testicular cancer tends…

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are used to try and improve ways of treating cancer or reducing possible side effects of treatment. You…

Psychological Impact

Counselling A diagnosis of cancer can be a frightening experience and you may feel quite isolated with a mix of…

Physical Impact

The effects of chemotherapy can take some time to wear off, and you may feel tired and lethargic for a…

Risk factors, signs and symptoms

Testicular cancer occurs when normal, healthy cells in the testicles start to reproduce uncontrollably. Whilst we at Orchid use the…

Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system transports a fluid called lymph. Lymph will contain various cells and substances that the body no longer…

Types of testicular cancer and staging

Types of Testicular Cancer The testis is made up of different cells, there are cells to produce sperm (germ cells),…

Welcome to the Team, Jo!

We are delighted to welcome our newest colleague, Jo Matthews. Jo is Orchid’s Community and Events Fundraising Manager. To learn…

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

Do you want to join Team Orchid at the Royal Parks?

Welcome to the Team, Marie!

We are delighted to welcome our newest colleague, Marie Hounslow. Marie is Orchid’s Head of Fundraising. To learn more about…

RIP Dad’s Army star and Orchid supporter Ian Lavender

Dad’s Army actor Ian Lavender was a friend to Orchid for many years, and the charity is greatly saddened to learn…

London to Brighton Cycle

This event is organised by Skyline Events Take on the famous capital to coast challenge on two wheels! Starting in…

International Marathons – Dublin, Athens, Prague, Valencia & Napa Valley

Looking for an International Marathon challenge, then look no further as Orchid Events has secured places in these exciting runs…

Find a run by location!

We have opportunities across the UK for you to sign up to. See the range here. From a fun run…

Bungee Jumps

Would you consider doing an adrenaline-fueled bungee jump? What if you were raising hundreds of pounds for Orchid and you…

Great South Run – 20th October 2024

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea…

New prostate cancer research led by Dr. Belinda Nedjai 

Orchid is delighted to support this exciting work exploring the role of obligate anaerobes and vitamin deficiency in prostate cancer…