Hartson's cancer warning to men

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News title:
Hartson's cancer warning to men (click here to read)

Article summary:
Former football star John Hartson has warned men who find a lump in their testicles to act. The retired Wales, Arsenal and Celtic striker, 34, said he took a "liberty" with his health when he did not act after finding a cancerous lump. He had emergency surgery after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer which had spread to his brain and his lungs. He is now leading a charity campaign to raise awareness of men's health issues and admitted: "I'd left it too late."

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Source:
BBC

Date:
21/10/2009 19:34:15

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