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Footballer's Shock Cancer Battle: The Hidden Struggle
11 Feb
Summary
- A footballer played for three months with a testicular lump.
- He eventually confided in the club doctor about his diagnosis.
- Regular medical check-ups still cause him anxiety years later.

A former footballer revealed his harrowing experience of playing for three months while unknowingly having testicular cancer. The 35-year-old discovered a lump on his left testicle but initially kept it to himself, describing the period before seeking help as mentally draining.
He only sought medical advice when preparing for a holiday, leading to his diagnosis and subsequent surgery. Despite the cancer not returning, he still experiences anxiety during his ongoing, regular medical check-ups, which were initially frequent but are now yearly.




