Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Reveals Recent Cancer Scare
Johnson said the lump turned out to be epididymitis after 24 hours of uncertainty during a busy press day, he told Esquire.
- On Thursday, June 11, actor Dwayne Johnson revealed in an Esquire magazine interview that he discovered a painful lump on his testicle shortly before promoting his upcoming film, "Jumanji: Open World."
- Johnson kept the health concern private for 24 hours, withholding the diagnosis from his wife, Lauren Hashian, because he "didn't want to worry her before I knew if it was anything to even worry about."
- Medical examinations determined the lump was epididymitis, an inflammation of the sperm-storing tube, not cancer. Johnson reassured fans, "By the way: I'm fine," after the ordeal.
- Navigating midlife, the 54-year-old told Esquire he has "reached this point in my life" where he prioritizes peace, focusing on creating while keeping his personal life increasingly private.
- With the health scare behind him, Johnson reports a "clean bill of health" and is focusing on future projects while tuning out unnecessary noise in his personal and professional life.
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The Independent (US)Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reveals recent cancer scare
The ‘Moana’ star called the experience ‘really painful’
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Cancer Scare After Discovering a "Really Painful" Lump, Explains Why He Didn't Tell His Wife Right Away
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Dwayne "The Rock-Johnson was worried that he might have testicular cancer. He hadn't even told his wife about it. An investigation showed that it was a painful inflammation.
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