"Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family. While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks."
"I shared this news with our team this morning. I'm grateful for everyone's support and can't wait to get back on the field soon! Go Broncos!"
"I wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly. But the fact is, if it helps one person decide to pay closer attention to their body, then it is well worth it."
Alex Singleton, 31, underwent surgery after a testicular cancer diagnosis confirmed by ultrasound following elevated hcG levels on a random drug test. He consulted a urologist after discussing the result with his wife and agent. Singleton played last Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, recording nine tackles, and leads the Broncos with 89 tackles in 10 games this season. He informed teammates and coaches before going public, thanked his doctors, the Broncos organization, his agent and his wife, and said the cancer appears to have been caught early. He expects to return to play while awaiting additional test results and hopes his disclosure encourages bodily awareness.
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