Millions of listeners on the radio for more than a decade – but a shock phone call lived on the left air Chris Stark without talking.
The capital of the capital, which was just said to have testicle cancer, “an experiment outside the body” was returning to the studio moments after.
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In an emotional interview with the sun to encourage men To verify testicle cancer38-year-old Chris talks for the first time about the guilt that he felt told his wife about his diagnosis-and how to break news For his children.
Dad said two, carrying a sign The month of awareness of testicular cancer: “I do not care about what is happening to me. I care about their reaction to what is happening to me. I didn’t want them to be afraid.
“I hope that in telling my story, it will be likely to be examined by other men. The response was incredible.”
Chris, 38, suffered from an unsuccessful night in the evening before his call at nine in the morning with the doctor, three hours from his radio program on the week.
He gave his phone’s date, just one day after the presence of ultrasound, Chris a bad feeling – but he went to bed without sharing his fears with his wife Raya.
Chris said: “I am concerned that something bad is likely to happen here and why does the doctor need to contact you the first thing in the morning. This never happens, right?
“I did not tell my wife that evening. I remember that I just lying on the bed. I think that I wanted to spend another night Sleep Before having to deal with everything that came the next.
“But after I told the results, I left the work that day and knew that I had to tell my wife – and this was the most difficult part of all this.
“I didn’t want to intimidate her first and foremost. I wanted to tell her what I had without saying” I have cancer. “It was really difficult. I didn’t want her to be afraid.
“Now looking back, I wish I had stopped trying to excessive stay because telling her was the best thing I could do. I was concerned that I could take this.”
Hours before telling his wife, Chris kept the news about his participation in Jordan in the north and Celine Wilby after taking the extraordinary step to leave the studio in the middle of the show.
“It was a surreal moment because I did not tell anyone in my team.
“They knew something, but they knew enough that it was unusual not to ask any questions.
“It seemed that being in the studio after that call, such as placing” outside the body “because you suddenly begin to think about every possibility at the same time that we play Sabrina Carpenter on the radio.
“The studio has always been my safe area. You can leave a lot of things at the door – it is almost like escaping, so this was very difficult.”
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4 Early warning signs of testicular cancer
Nearly 2,500 new cases of testicular cancer are recorded every year in the UK.
There are about 65 deaths, according to UK cancer research.
As with all types of cancer, the more arrested it is, the better.
The most common symptoms of testicle cancer are a mass or swelling of the testicle.
But the full list of early red flags includes:
- Block or swelling in part of one testicle (it can be small like peas but it may be much larger)
- A testicle increases
- Heavy scrotum (may also feel more stable or more difficult)
- Display or acute pain in your testicle or scrotum
If cancer is spread, you may also face back pain or boring pain in your lower stomach.
Some people suffer from coughing, difficulty breathing, swallowing in swallowing, swelling in the chest, and weight loss.
Treatment depends on several factors, including the cancer and row stage.
Most people have a testicular removal surgery as their first treatment.
After that, some need more chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
The next few weeks were BlurChris, who says he was bombed with information, admits quickly to perform surgery to remove the cancerous testicle.
Then he had preventive chemotherapy to ensure that all toxic cells were removed.
“It made me feel down,” says Chris, who used to work. BBC One radio with Scott Mills.
“I had one day when I was crying for no reason. It was really different from me. I didn’t feel myself.
“The type of chemotherapy slows down your treatment. I will not be able to name things and sometimes I could not pick up a cup or stare with it since the ages.
Chris surgery and chemotherapy trip
“You are in a strange head space with what you just went through and the medicine after surgery, but I was desperate to return to work. I returned after two days.”
Despite his complete recovery, Chris has honestly opened around the emotional side effects of what he went through – admitting that he carries guilt about not examining himself sooner.
The pain was mentioned in his testicle to the doctor at the end of a routine date – and it is possible that he was carrying the disease for 18 months.
One in every 220 males in the UK will be diagnosed with testicle cancer in their lives, with men between the ages of 25 and 40 are the most likely.
“Maybe I punished myself a lot for this, but I feel that my ignorance of this could endanger my family,” says Chris.
“I don’t care about what is happening to me. I care about their reaction to what is happening to me.
“I am always aware of it, even when I do ridiculous things on the radio.
“I had to hold it earlier.”
“They are the most important people for me, my children and my wife. I really hate how it was possible to avoid something very simple, such as checking myself.
“I feel a fool and I may be a bit of myself, but this is the truth.
“I feel I wish I had found this until the time earlier. This could have had a great and great impact on my life and the life of my family.
“I am very pleased with a personal level that I am fine and we are a family that will go beyond this.
“It is just a tremendous blessing and I feel really lucky because I found it early before it spreads.
“I have always kept my private life, but now I feel responsible for speaking and encouraging men to check their testicle. Even if I am helping one person.
“I am very proud of the extent of the players who sent me, saying they are examining themselves now.”
“It is funny to imagine that I will be the reason that many men are withholding their balls at the present time. Everything is for the greatest good,” he said jokingly.
Besides his supportive wife, Chris was confident in his ten -year -old daughter about his health, and he hoped that his four -year -old son would grow up to trust himself.
“It is a difficult conversation on a heavy topic, but I tried to be honest with my daughter throughout this.
“I think it is important not to get away from talking about anything that is a challenge, in terms of health, with it.”
“It is incredibly flexible and wondering about a truly direct question like,” Will you be fine? What do you need to do now? “Then she asks if it is fine if she can get ice cream and returns to normal.”
Fortunately, because Chris caught his cancer early, he has an opportunity to enjoy countless quantities of ice cream with his daughter for decades to come.
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