"Denver Broncos linebacker and tackling savant Alex Singleton has long set a positive example for young football players in Southern California. He holds annual free camps and clinics at his alma mater, Thousand Oaks High. He partners with the Special Olympics to raise awareness and support for his sister and others with disabilities. He brought the Thousand Oaks High team coached by his good friend Evan Yabu to SoFi Stadium to watch the Broncos play the Chargers."
"He told close friends on a group text that the drug test indicated he either was on steroids or had testicular cancer. He wrote that he doesn't take steroids, so he planned to play in the game then go straight into surgery. Singleton, the Broncos leading tackler and a team captain, had nine tackles in the Broncos' 10-7 victory over the Raiders."
""I wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly," he wrote. "But the fact is, if it helps one person decide to pay closer attention to their body, then it is well worth it. "Early detection and regular screenings save lives and can save loved ones from a lot of grief.""
Alex Singleton, a Denver Broncos linebacker and team captain, revealed a testicular cancer diagnosis after elevated levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin appeared on a random NFL drug test. A urologist exam confirmed the diagnosis, and he elected to play against the Las Vegas Raiders before undergoing surgery to remove the tumor the following Friday. He informed close friends via group text that the test suggested either steroid use or cancer and, because he does not take steroids, prioritized prompt surgery after the game. Singleton emphasized early detection and regular screenings, and he maintains extensive community outreach and Special Olympics support.
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