Dwayne Johnson Reveals Why He Kept 'Really Painful' Cancer Scare a Secret From His Wife
Johnson said doctors told him the lump was likely epididymitis, and an ultrasound later confirmed the diagnosis.
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson recently discovered a painful lump on his testicle, prompting medical evaluation. An ultrasound confirmed epididymitis, an inflammation of the tube storing sperm.
- Johnson kept the condition secret for several days, including from wife Lauren Hashian, to avoid unnecessary worry. His ultrasound was delayed one day due to a promotional event with Kevin Hart.
- The ultrasound ruled out cancer, easing initial fears about a serious diagnosis. By the way: "I'm fine," he said, confirming the benign finding.
- Performing on set while awaiting results proved challenging for Johnson. He explained: "I had to live with that for those twenty-four hours," while portraying character Maui.
- Johnson is healthy and not suffering serious medical complications from the diagnosis. The incident underscores his ability to maintain professional duties despite personal health concerns.
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