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Broncos’ Alex Singleton Undergoes Testicular Cancer Surgery After Early Diagnosis

A random league drug test that showed elevated hCG led to the evaluation that identified the tumor early.

Overview

  • The 31-year-old announced Monday that surgeons removed a cancerous testicular tumor on Friday and that he is recovering.
  • He said additional test results are pending and he expects to return to play in the coming weeks.
  • The abnormal finding came from the NFL’s drug-testing program and prompted visits to Dr. Andrew Zilavy and Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood, whose ultrasound confirmed the tumor.
  • Singleton played in Denver’s 10-7 win over the Raiders on Thursday night before undergoing the procedure the next day.
  • The Broncos called his outlook encouraging and voiced full support as the defense covers his short-term absence, with Singleton leading the team with 89 tackles through 10 games.