US EditionRandom Drug Test Leads to Cancer Diagnosis for Standout NFL Linebacker
Alex Singleton, leading the Broncos with 89 tackles, had surgery after early-stage testicular cancer diagnosis and expects to return soon, officials said.
- Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton said Wednesday he underwent successful surgery Friday for testicular cancer after being diagnosed last week following the Nov. 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- A little over two weeks ago, a random NFL drug test showed Singleton had elevated hCG, prompting ultrasounds and confirmation by Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood and Dr. Andrew Zilavy last week.
- On the field, Singleton logged all 60 defensive snaps and leads the Broncos with 89 tackles in 10 games, marking a major loss for Denver Broncos defense while he recovers.
- He expects to return to the field in the coming weeks while awaiting more tests; the Broncos and Sean Payton said Singleton's health is their priority and the cancer appears caught early.
- He shared the news first with teammates and coaches before a public post, thanking the Broncos organization, Paul Sheehy, Sam, and family for support as he urged early detection.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton was selected to submit a test as part of the NFL's drug testing program, and it turns out that the random test may have saved his life.The 31-year-old issued a public statement on social media on Monday, announcing that the previous Friday, he had undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor after the NFL's drug test detected he had elevated levels of the hormone hcG in his system. With the results, he v…
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