Hugo Toovey on the importance of getting your balls checked, from episode #67
Hugo Toovey is a two-time cancer survivor with an incredible story. At 19 years of age, Hugo\u2019s life drastically changed when he was first diagnosed with testicular cancer. He shares his incredible journey with us in beating the disease over a 5 year period as well as what he\u2019s learnt along the way.\n\nHowever, unfortunately his story doesn\u2019t finish there. Two months after being cleared free from this insidious disease, he was then diagnosed with bowel cancer which he has bravely battled through but still has lasting effects on his everyday life today.\n\nNow living cancer free, he shares his story to encourage early prevention, keeping on top of our physical and mental health and most importantly being proactive in checking in with the GP. Hugo teaches us not to put these uncomfortable check-ups off and I know I\u2019ll be taking this more seriously.\n\nI learnt a lot from this great man about not taking life for granted, being positive in any situation and identifying what\u2019s important in life.\n\nThis is obviously a pretty heavy topic and this chat isn\u2019t designed to scare people. It\u2019s just to show that we need to be more proactive with our health in general. There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.\n\nLifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/\nMovember conversations - https://conversations.movember.com/\nThe Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/\nMr Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/\nHeadsUpGuys - https://headsupguys.org/\nMens Line - https://bit.ly/3arJmCi\n\nHope you enjoyed the show as much as I did!\n\nDont forget if you like the episode it would be a huge help if you could subscribe, rate and leave a review!\n\n-------\n\nHugo Toovey\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hugotoovey/?hl=en\n25 Stay Alive - https://www.25stayalive.com/\nBehind The Uniform - https://www.foxsports.com.au/podcasts/behind-the-uniform\n\nContact\nEmail - enquiries@dylandfriends.com\nInstagram - @dylbuckley @dylandfriends\nYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/dylandfriends\nFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dylanandfriends\nTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/dylan_buckley\n\nThe Dylan & Friends Podcast is produced by Dylan Buckley & Sam Bonser.\nDamon Jackman of Creative Edge Films is responsible for video production.\nKenny Creations is responsible for the branding and design.