germ_cell
's Story
Written by Rob's mum, charity founder, Lorna. "You’re my first thought when I wake and the last when I sleep, and I can’t see that ever changing."
We are the UK's only testicular, ovarian and germ-cell cancer charity.
We save lives.
Raising Awareness
We educate young people on the signs and symptoms of testicular and ovarian cancers through our award-winning digital campaigns and lifesaving educational programmes.
Offering Support
We provide free materials to newly diagnosed young people going through treatment, helping to make the most difficult time of their life a little easier.
Connecting Our Community
We create meaningful connections with survivors, giving a voice to those affected by these rare forms of cancer.
Knowledge saves lives.
Knowing the signs and symptoms of these cancers could save your life — or the life of someone you love.
#TalkingBollocks
Testicular Cancer
Signs & Symptoms:
Lump or swelling · Change in size or shape · Ache or heaviness · Tenderness
Testicular cancer is 95% curable if detected early. Don't let embarrassment kill you, don't be afraid to talk bollocks.
Learn the signs #NotOvaryActing
Ovarian Cancer
Signs & Symptoms:
Persistent bloating · Abdominal pain · Difficulty eating · Urinary symptoms
There is NO national screening programme for ovarian cancer. Listen to your body, you know it best.
Learn the signsMaking a real difference
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Curable
Testicular cancer is 95% curable if detected early
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Men per year
diagnosed with testicular cancer in the UK – more than 6 per day
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Women per year
diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK – that's 21 per day
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Young adults
reached with life-saving educational talks
Your Stories
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Big Ballsy Challenge
The Big Ballsy Challenge is our flagship fundraising event, bringing together thousands of supporters to raise awareness and vital funds for testicular and germ cell cancer.
Upcoming Events
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Sun, Apr 12
Brighton Marathon 2026
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Sun, Apr 26
2026 TCS London Marathon My Way
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Sat, May 16
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
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Fri, Sep 11
Thames Moonlight 10 Walk
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Affiliated with
NHS England
Cancer Research UK
National Lottery Community Fund
Macmillan Cancer Support
BBC Health
Tesco Community Grants
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust