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Three-time Olympian and 2012 100 freestyle gold medalist Nathan Adrian announced via social media on Thursday he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He wrote a lengthy post on Instagram that read:
“Life, like swimming the 100 free, can come at you hard and fast as you can’t always see who, or what, may be chasing you down. Recently, I went to the doctor as something didn’t seem quite right. At the very least, I still needed to get my flu shot so it couldn’t hurt.
“After a few tests and visits with a specialist, I unfortunately learned that I have Testicular Cancer. On the bright side, we caught it early, I have already started treatment and the prognosis is good. I will be back in the water in a few short weeks with my sights fully set on Tokyo!
“Along the way, I hope to share my journey in an effort to help break the stigma of discussing men’s health issues. I’ve realized that too often we tend to avoid these important topics, ignore the potential warning signs, and put off getting the medical help that we may need.
“As I told my family, I’ll be putting my public health degree to work a little sooner than I planned! But in all seriousness, I am keeping a positive attitude as cases such as mine are curable.
“I am extremely grateful for my family and friends, especially my wife, for their love and support. I am scheduled for surgery early next week and will provide an update soon.”
Nathan Adrian, 30, was set to represent the United States at the Pan American Games in August 2019, and swim the 50 and 100 free. He was also qualified to swim the 4×100 free relay for the United States at the World Championships later this summer as it would have been his sixth team, the most of anyone on the roster.
Adrian has not indicated if he will have to withdraw from both meets. USA Swimming officials said they will discuss that with Adrian if necessary. As for now, they are just concerned about the health of one of their athletes.
“My heart goes out to Nathan,” said USA Swimming National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko. “Even at a time like this, Nathan is tackling his testicular cancer with his usual fearless and determined personality. Our thoughts are on his immediate health and when the time is right we will discuss Nathan’s upcoming schedule with him. He has indicated that he is hopeful to compete in international competition this summer and we will do everything we can to help him in his recovery and to reach his goal.”
Notably, 2008 American Olympian Eric Shanteau was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer shortly before the 2008 Olympic Trials. He still made the team in the 200 breast, however he had to get cleared by doctors shortly before the Games to determine if he was going to be able to swim in Beijing.
Shanteau ended up placing tenth in the 200 breast semi-finals and did not advance to the final. He underwent surgery shortly after the Olympics.
Afterwards, Shanteau had the best year of his career in 2009 when he broke the American Records in both the 100 and 200 breast, winning a World Championship silver medal in the latter. He placed fourth in the 100 breast final at those Worlds and also won a bronze in the 200 IM.
Shanteau was officially in remission in 2013 after being five years cancer free.
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Good luck to Nathan, glad he caught it early and that the prognosis is good.
Prayers for healing for Mr. Adrian. God bless you.
So sad. Get well soon
Kayla Fisher
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Julian Layton
We love you, Nathan, and we are here for you!
Alex Semchenko Chris Rousseau
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Garyfalia Zeimpeoglou
Pray for his full recovery and get ready for Tokyo 2020. Go Adrian !
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! ?♂️??
Praying for you Nathan !! ??♥️♥️
All the best for recovery
Jake Goergen this is rough
WOW!!!!! But YOU are a champion, and you will beat this too and you WILL WIN this battle! God speed and many thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
Michelle Walters Kuhl
Katie Kuhl ?praying for Nathan Adrian & his family…
Prayers for you, Nathan!!
Speedy recovery????
Denise Herrera 🙁
Prayers for a full recovery & quickly getting back to what he loves most ??.
Prayers for u Nathan! GO NATHAN!! ??
Glad he caught it early. Good luck and thank you!!
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Carly O’Loughlin
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Get well Nathan! ??
Praying ? for you, be strong ??
The very best wishes for recovery!
Wishing Nathan a speedy and full recovery.
Kyle Callan
I saw!
You can beat this Nathan!!
Sachiko Hagiya
Prayers for a speedy recovery!!
Good luck! Glad you caught it early!
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So sorry.
Sydney Ng omg ?
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Mafis Morita miraaaaa!
You got this Nathan!
Good it was diagnosed early and praying for a speedy recovery.
Best wishes on your full recovery. You got this.
Carol Lee omg
Lillian Sun omg
Brittany, he needs you.
Prayers for a full and speedy recovery ???
Best wishes! You for this. Strength to you and your family during this rough time.