Will Reeve, the 'Good Morning America' anchor and son of late actor Christopher Reeve, has opened up about his testicular cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The 34-year-old says that he discovered a tender lump in April and, after his wife urged him to get an ultrasound, underwent surgery in May to remove the cancerous testicle.
Further testing showed that the cancer had spread to lymph nodes in his abdomen. Reeve then underwent a six-hour surgery in June to remove them, followed by two rounds of chemotherapy that ended in July. He was declared cancer-free after a September 8 checkup, and will now undergo regular scans and bloodwork to monitor his health.
Reeve said he was inspired to share his experience after watching his parents turn their own hardships into something hopeful. “I’m fortunate that I caught this early. Yes, I had to jump through some flaming hoops to get to the other side, but it could have been much worse had I ignored it or delayed going to the doctor,” he told People.
Indeed, testicular cancer can affect men at a relatively young age, but it's often highly treatable when detected early. In this gallery, we look at the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis of testicular cancer. Click on to learn all about it.