The Vancouver Canucks introduced on Tuesday that ahead Dakota Joshua will miss the beginning of coaching camp as he recovers from surgical procedure to take away a cancerous tumor. Joshua, 28, revealed that he was recognized with testicular most cancers over the summer season and opted to share his expertise to encourage different males to be proactive about their well being.
He stated in his assertion:
“Though it was very troublesome to face the truth of this particular sort of most cancers, getting checked by a physician rapidly was the perfect method. I encourage males to get checked repeatedly for testicular most cancers.”
Joshua underwent surgical procedure to take away the tumor, which is able to sideline him for the start of coaching camp. In his assertion, Joshua expressed his gratitude for the assist he has obtained, whereas additionally requesting privateness as he continues his restoration.
Joshua signed a four-year, $13 million contract extension with the Canucks this previous summer season after a breakout 2023-24 season. In 63 video games, he notched a career-high 18 targets and added 14 assists, turning into a key participant for Vancouver.
The Canucks will present updates on his situation as he progresses in his restoration, and followers are eagerly awaiting his return to the ice. We ship out our greatest needs to Joshua as he focuses on his well being.
His social media put up was flooded with nicely needs and hopes of a speedy restoration. That he believes he’ll be again someday earlier than the beginning of the common season is nice information.
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