"He said he was doing so not to elicit any pity, but just to encourage other men to seek medical advice if they feared something wasn't quite right with their health. He says he and friends went to Disneyland last summer. Jones didn't feel right but didn't wish to be a burden or make a fuss. However, "my testicles felt really, really heavy. Like, a feeling I just never felt before.""
""To everybody, but especially the guys in the room, if something feels off, don't just write it off, go check it off, you know? And also, I am fine. I promise, I'm okay. My spirits are okay, my energy is okay. I feel fine. I am legitimately expecting this to be something that is super in the rear view in a couple of months.""
Obio Jones, husband of The Upshaws actor Jermelle Simon, received a diagnosis of testicular cancer at age 33. He experienced a heavy sensation in one testicle and felt uncomfortable on amusement park rides before seeking medical care. A doctor identified an abnormality, referred him to a specialist, and an ultrasound revealed tumors in one testicle. Jones was informed that testicular cancer commonly affects men aged 15 to 49 and is highly treatable and curable. He expects surgery to remove the cancer and anticipates recovery in the coming months. He encourages men to seek prompt medical evaluation when something feels off.
Read at Queerty
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