Darrell Garza, 36, lost his vision as a child, has battled testicular cancer twice — once at 24, then again at 34 — and has undergone multiple surgeries, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Amidst his cancer diagnoses and treatment, he worked to find the bright side in every situation, leaning on his loved ones and his care team, led by Kyle T. Keyes, M.D., Texas Urology Specialists–Austin, Austin Midtown, and South Austin, to come out on top. Today, he is sharing his story in the hopes of inspiring others facing difficult diagnoses.

Men have a higher rate of getting and dying from cancer than their female counterparts. While some risk factors, such as getting older, can not be controlled, there are things men can do to reduce their risk and promote their overall wellness and well-being. Learn five strategies men can implement today to reduce their cancer risk.

Texas Urology Specialists, part of Texas Oncology, one of the largest community-based oncology practices in the U.S., announced today that the urology care team at USMD is joining the practice, effective March 1. This expansion adds 13 physicians, five advanced practice providers, and more than 45 support staff members to Texas Urology Specialists, along with four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.