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ABC News Correspondent Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Journey
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In Short: ABC News correspondent Will Reeve revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and has since undergone treatment.
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and has since undergone treatment.
Reeve, 34, appeared on Good Morning America with his wife Amanda to discuss his diagnosis and treatment journey.
He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer, embryonal carcinoma, which had spread to his lymph nodes and abdomen.
Reeve underwent a second surgery to remove dozens of lymph nodes from his abdomen and then two cycles of chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
In July, he rang the bell at the cancer center to mark the end of his treatment.
Reeve said, “Right off the top, I need everyone to know, I am okay. I can proudly say that at this moment, I don’t currently have any cancer.”
He shared his story to raise awareness and encourage others to seek medical attention early on.
Reeve told HELLO! Magazine, “I was raised to share one's struggles if, in doing so, that might help others.”
His father, Christopher Reeve, was left paralyzed from the neck down after a horse-riding accident and passed away in 2004 at the age of 52.
Reeve’s mother, Dana Reeve, died from lung cancer at 44 when Will was 13.
Reeve’s wife, Amanda, called his cancer battle “early validation” that they can “tackle anything” as a couple.
Reeve’s symptoms included ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots, constant headaches, and bone pain.
What this adds
Reeve's appearance on Good Morning America included a segment where he detailed his diagnosis and treatment, including a conversation with his oncologist.
Reeve's cancer journey is a rare case, but he hopes his story will encourage others to get checked.
What's confirmed
- ABC News correspondent Will Reeve revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and has since undergone treatment.
- Reeve, 34, appeared on Good Morning America with his wife Amanda to discuss his diagnosis and treatment journey.
- He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer, embryonal carcinoma, which had spread to his lymph nodes and abdomen.
- Reeve underwent a second surgery to remove dozens of lymph nodes from his abdomen and then two cycles of chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
- In July, he rang the bell at the cancer center to mark the end of his treatment.
- He shared his story to raise awareness and encourage others to seek medical attention early on.
- His father, Christopher Reeve, was left paralyzed from the neck down after a horse-riding accident and passed away in 2004 at the age of 52.
- Reeve’s mother, Dana Reeve, died from lung cancer at 44 when Will was 13.
- Reeve’s wife, Amanda, called his cancer battle “early validation” that they can “tackle anything” as a couple.
- Reeve’s symptoms included ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots, constant headaches, and bone pain.
What's still developing
- On GMA, Reeve shared a segment where he detailed diagnosis and treatment, including a conversation with his oncologist.
- It is a rare cancer, but you should go get yourself checked.
- Will documented his cancer journey and explained how he discovered a lump on one of his testicles while in the shower.
- Testicular cancer is a disease that develops in the tissues of one or both testicles.
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