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Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Battle
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In Short: Will Reeve, son of the late 'Superman' actor Christopher Reeve, revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year.
Reeve said he discovered a 'hard, tender lump' in his left testicle shortly after his wedding to Amanda Dubin, a luxury event planner.
The diagnosis was a shock, and the treatments were a slog, Reeve told Fox News.
After undergoing surgery to remove the testicle, Reeve learned the mass was embryonal carcinoma, an aggressive subtype of testicular cancer.
Reeve completed his second round of chemotherapy on July 31 and received 'clean scans' on Sept. 8.
He also underwent a second surgery to remove lymph nodes from his abdomen after cancer cells had spread there.
The surgeries and chemotherapy took place at Memorial Sloan Kettering, the same hospital where his mother, Dana Reeve, died from lung cancer in 2006.
Reeve praised his wife for being his caregiver, comparing her to his mother, who cared for Christopher after his horse-riding accident left him paralyzed in 1995.
I’m going to be fine," Reeve said in an interview with People. "I’m fortunate that I caught this early.
What this adds
Will Reeve's cancer journey adds to the family's history of dealing with serious health issues, highlighting the support and resilience within his family.
Testicular cancer is among the most treatable cancers, particularly when detected early, according to the American Cancer Society.
Reeve's symptoms included ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots, constant headaches, and bone pain, underscoring the physical toll of his treatments.
Background
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and has since undergone treatment.
Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, first appearing in issue #1 of Action Comics, published in the United States on April 18, 1938. Superman has been regularly published in American comic books published by DC Comics since then, and has been adapted to other media including radio serials, novels, films, television shows, theater, and video games.
What's confirmed
- "The diagnosis was a shock and the treatments were a slog," he said.
What's still developing
- "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" co-director Peter Ettedgui told Fox News Digital that Reeve’s wife, children and friend Robin Williams made the actor realize he wanted to live after becoming paralyzed.
- Will Reeve, son of the late famed "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve, announced that he recently battled cancer.
- The aggressive subtype of testicular cancer can spread more quickly than some other forms, according to the American Cancer Society.
- "I learn[ed] more about what it was like to be my dad in the final nine years of his life, where he had my mom and our family taking care of him," Reeve said.
- Testicular cancer is among the most treatable cancers, particularly when detected early, according to the American Cancer Society.
- Dubin called her husband’s cancer battle “early validation” that they can “tackle anything” as a couple.
- Will made the “necessary choice” to undergo chemotherapy to slash his chances of a cancer recurrence, with his symptoms including ringing ears, night sweats, blood clots, constant headaches and bone pain.
- “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 praised his wife for being his “caregiver,” comparing his partner to his mom, who cared for Christopher after the “Superman” star’s horse-riding accident left him paralyzed in 1995.