Radio host Chris Stark shares testicular most cancers analysis

Radio host Chris Stark has stated he has been identified with testicular most cancers.

The Capital Breakfast Present and former BBC Radio 1 host stated he had undergone surgical procedure and was “successfully cured” after the illness was caught early.

In a social media put up on Monday, the 38-year-old stated he had taken the previous couple weeks off work to have chemotherapy “to greatest forestall something from coming again” and stated he can be returning to the radio on Tuesday.

He added “my hope is any bloke studying this may maybe suppose to examine themselves as we speak” or “go to a physician if undecided about doable signs”.

Stark stated the most cancers had been caught after a routine journey to the physician a pair months in the past.

He then had surgical procedure “fairly rapidly,” adopted by chemotherapy.

“The rationale I wish to share that is that I really feel like an fool that I did not spot this sooner,” he wrote.

He harassed that the most cancers was “so, so treatable” if caught early.

He stated it was a troublesome topic to debate, however that he hoped sharing his analysis “helps make that dialog much less tough for guys, encourages somebody to examine themselves and probably saves a life”.

He thanked his household, mates and work colleagues and the “unimaginable” medical employees he had encountered, particularly in most cancers care.

Stark co-hosts Capital FM’s Breakfast Present and That Peter Crouch Podcast.

He beforehand offered on BBC Radio 1 alongside Scott Mills, leaving the station in 2022 after 10 years.

Commenting on Stark’s put up, his co-hosts Jordan North and Siân Welby shared their love and assist for Stark.

“Unreal bravery from you Chris,” Welby wrote. “I’ve by no means recognized anybody deal with a scenario with such class and dedication.”

Scott Mills commented that it was “so, so superb” that Stark was sharing his analysis, including: “All the time right here for you.”

Testicular most cancers is most typical in males aged 15 to 49, in keeping with the NHS.

The principle signs embody a lump or swelling within the testicle, an ache or ache within the testicle or scrotum, the testicle getting greater, or the scrotum feeling heavy.