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Canucks forward Dakota Joshua reveals he had cancerous tumor removed
View Date:2024-12-23 11:13:15
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor.
Joshua, 28, said he is continuing to recover from surgery but intends on playing in the 2024-25 season.
"This summer, I felt a lump on one of my testicles that doctors would later diagnose as testicular cancer," Joshua said in a statement released by the Canucks. "This news was obviously scary to hear, but thankfully, doctors were able to successfully remove the tumor. The last several weeks have been extremely challenging and I've been fortunate to have the support of my family, friends, teammates and doctors.
"Unfortunately, I will not be ready for the start of training camp as I continue to heal from surgery. I plan on returning to play as soon as possible this season and I am working hard every day (to) re-join my teammates."
Joshua hails from Michigan and broke into the NHL in the 2020-21 season with the St. Louis Blues. He played parts of two seasons with the Blues before signing with Vancouver as a free agent and earning a larger role there.
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In 63 games last season, Joshua collected 18 goals and 14 assists for 32 points, all career highs. He has totaled 64 points (33 goals, 31 assists), 567 hits and 143 penalty minutes in 184 career games with the Blues and Canucks.
"Although it was very difficult to face the reality of this specific type of cancer, getting checked by a doctor quickly was the best approach and I encourage men to get checked regularly for testicular cancer," Joshua said. "As I continue with my recovery, I thank everyone in advance for respecting my privacy concerning this matter. The team will provide updates as appropriate. In the meantime, I thank everyone for their support and understanding."
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