Christopher Reeve’s son Will Reeve reveals devastating diagnosis at just 34
Will Reeve, son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, has publicly shared his diagnosis of embryonal carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, he is now speaking out about his experience, which he noted mirrored the health struggles his parents faced.
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The story provides a personal look at a high-profile individual's health journey and raises awareness for rare cancer diagnoses in young adults.
- 11.21pm . First published at 10.39pm
Share article Will Reeve, son of late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, has revealed he was diagnosed with a rare form of testicular cancer 20 years after losing both his parents.
Will, 34, received the devastating news earlier this year after discovering a tender lump on one of his testicles in the shower in April.
Will Reeve has revealed he was diagnosed with rare cancer earlier this year. Getty
Christopher Reeve was famous for his role as Superman. Warner Bros/Columbia
The Good Morning America presenter assumed the lump would eventually resolve itself but his wife Amanda, 30, urged him to get tested.
He was stunned when an ultrasound confirmed he had embryonal carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
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