In this powerful episode of The Ultimate Men’s Movement, Dr. Jack Rocco and Neil Haley sit down with survivor-advocate Jason Mendelsohn, known in the cancer community as Superman HPV. Jason shares his shocking journey from healthy father and business owner to stage IV HPV-related tonsil cancer patient—diagnosed after discovering a small bump on his neck.He opens up about brutal treatments, making goodbye videos to his kids, and why he went public with his story. Today, Jason is a global advocate speaking at international HPV conferences, pushing for vaccine awareness, and encouraging men everywhere to take their health seriously.The Surprise DiagnosisHow a small neck bump turned into stage IV HPV-related throat cancer.Why HPV cancers in men are often overlooked.Treatment & Mental TollRadical tonsillectomy, neck dissection, chemo, radiation, feeding tube.Brutal side effects: choking saliva, third-degree burns in the mouth, constant gagging.The emotional moment of recording goodbye videos for his children.From Patient to Superman HPVHow friends nicknamed him during chemo, and why he embraced it publicly.Media spotlight: NBC Nightly News coverage reaching 500,000 people overnight.Speaking at two Congressional briefings and soon at the International HPV Conference in Bangkok.The Bigger Picture3 in 4 adults by age 30 carry HPV.HPV now causes more throat cancers in men than cervical cancers in women.The HPV vaccine protects boys and girls from multiple preventable cancers (oral, anal, cervical, penile, vulvar, vaginal).Men’s Health & Mental HealthWhy men ignore early signs and hide illnesses behind “manly” stoicism.Jason’s mission: eliminate stigma, encourage doctor visits, normalize discussion of men’s cancer.Stories of patients he has counseled worldwide—and one tragic suicide underscoring the need for mental health support.If you feel a bump on your neck, a sore in your mouth that won’t heal, or throat discomfort—go see an ENT immediately.HPV vaccine saves lives—parents, talk to your kids’ pediatricians.Men: stop ignoring your health. Annual checkups and being proactive can save your life.Sharing your story may save someone else’s.Website: SupermanHPV.comSocial Media: Search “Superman HPV” to follow his advocacy journeyWebsite: TheUltimateMensClinic.comEnhancement Procedures: LargerNewBedford.comLocation: New Bedford, Massachusetts (virtual consults available)Key Topics CoveredPractical TakeawaysConnect with Jason MendelsohnConnect with Dr. Jack Rocco & The Ultimate Men’s Clinic

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