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ABC News Correspondent Will Reeve Shares Testicular Cancer Journey
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In Short: Will Reeve, a correspondent for ABC News, shared his diagnosis of testicular cancer and subsequent treatment journey on Tuesday, appearing on 'Good Morning America' to discuss his experience.
Reeve, 34, was diagnosed with embryonal carcinoma, an aggressive form of testicular cancer, after his wife Amanda noticed a lump in his left testicle in April.
An ultrasound confirmed the presence of a mass, leading to an orchiectomy in early May to remove the affected testicle.
Following the surgery, Reeve underwent a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in June to remove dozens of lymph nodes, a six-hour procedure that revealed some cancerous nodes.
Reeve chose to undergo two cycles of chemotherapy to reduce the risk of recurrence to nearly 1%, starting in early July with his wife by his side.
During his chemotherapy treatments, Reeve experienced side effects such as bone pain, ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots, and headaches.
Reeve and his wife spent nine hours at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City on treatment days, with Reeve undergoing chemotherapy for two hours and cold capping for seven hours to prevent hair loss.
In July, Reeve rang the bell at Sloan Kettering to signify the successful completion of his treatment, confirming he is currently cancer-free.
Reeve shared his story to raise awareness about testicular cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment.
Testicular cancer is rare but highly treatable, with an overall five-year survival rate of about 95%, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Reeve's journey highlights the importance of regular check-ups and prompt medical attention when unusual symptoms arise.
Reeve's openness about his diagnosis and treatment aims to encourage others to seek medical help if they notice any unusual symptoms.
What's confirmed
- He said he was diagnosed with embryonal carcinoma, an aggressive form of testicular cancer that is typically found in young to middle-aged individuals.
- Following the diagnosis, Reeve said he underwent a second surgery, a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, in June to remove dozens of lymph nodes to help prevent the cancer from spreading.
- During his two weeks of recovery between his chemotherapy treatments, Reeve said he experienced side effects including bone pain, ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots and headaches.
What's still developing
- Reeve, a New York-based correspondent, reporting for ABC News platforms and shows including " Good Morning America," said on Tuesday that he was diagnosed in April with testicular cancer, a cancer that develops in the tissues of one or both testicles, according to the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine.
- ET on ABC to hear Will Reeve share more about his cancer battle, as well as input from a doctor and other cancer patients. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events ABC News' correspondent Will Reeve is opening up for the first time about receiving a cancer diagnosis just months after getting married.
- “Right off the top, I need everyone to know, I am okay,” Reeve said, surrounded by the show’s co-hosts and other contributors.
- “I can proudly say that at this moment, I don’t currently have any cancer,” he said.
- Reeve, 34, and his wife Amanda appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday to talk about what happened.
- 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.
- “I was raised to share one’s struggles if, in doing so, that might help others,” Reeve, 34, told People.
- “I want folks to know that this is a thing that can happen,” Reeves told ABC News.
- After confirming the cancer, they test the cells to identify the specific type, which guides the treatment plan.