Kenneth Medrano discloses testicular cancer diagnosis

Kenneth Medrano disclosed he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. 

The dancer and actor took to Instagram where he opened up about his health condition and shared photos of his ultrasound results. 

"To be honest, hindi po ako okay ngayon. Kahit mukhang masaya ako sa lahat ng posts ko, sobrang bigat po ng pinagdadaanan ko," he said. 

"I was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer (right testicle), and I need to undergo urgent surgery next week to prevent it from spreading." 

According to the Mayo Clinic, testicular cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of one or both testicles. Symptoms include a lump or swelling in either testicle, sudden swelling or feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, an ache in the lower belly or groin, discomfort or pain in either testicle, back pain, and enlargement or tenderness of the breast. Testicular cancer has a high cure rate, and its treatments include surgery and chemotherapy. 

Per Kenneth, his total hospital costs would be around the ballpark figure of P250,000  — an amount he admitted he cannot cover on his own. 

"Nakakahiya ito but gusto ko pa makita ang mga apo ko. Sa mga mabubuting puso, humbly asking for any financial help," he continued. "Any amount will be a big help for my surgery and recovery. Parang gumuho ang mundo ko!" 

He also appealed for prayers from the public and ended his post by thanking his supporters for their kindness and help. 

He has shared the details of his bank accounts and GCash account on his post for those who would like to help. 

Kenneth won the "That's My Bae: Twerk It" dance contest of a noontime show in 2015, and went on to become a member of the all-male dance group "That's My Bae." 

He was also among the stars of "Trops," GMA's romcom series that ran from 2016 to 2017. 

 

 

 

 

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—CDC, GMA Integrated News