'He Was Told It Was Cancer' | Chris Hughes: Me, My Brother & Our Balls

[@mhapriso]

I'm so glad we are moving away from being afraid of discussing bodies. They probably saved a lot of young men's lives by talking about all of this.

[@beybey9130]

His brother for a start, amazing

[@jerriannebeasley9272]

Chris should be proud of his televised check! He potentially saved his brothers life! I hope things work out for him and his partner having a family. Xx

[@piper5391]

Chris and his brother what two lovely lovely men x

[@ingiemummalove130]

My husband had testicular cancer the testicle removed. We had a beautiful daughter 3 years later after given the same odds as you xx I hope this helps x Also he is fit and well x

[@lolly5453]

Ingiemummalove- That is lovely to hear! Congratulations on your baby girl, and also on your hubby’s successful op and recovery - so much sadness and angst atm, your comment put a much needed smile on my face 🥰 all the best to u and ur family x

[@black76561]

This is super emotional for me having completed chemotherapy in August. Wishing him well x 🙏🏾

[@MyAssefa]

I hope you get read of your illness for once In Jesus name, Amen 🙏 🙂

[@black76561]

Ohmystarz Thankyou

[@black76561]

MyAssefa Thankyou

[@Beauty21Addict]

❤❤❤❤

[@houseofoddity]

As a child who was fostered. Just know for all you wonderful mother’s and fathers without children there are so many children out there who need wonderful mothers and fathers. A wonderful mother changed my life and regardless of biology she IS NOW AND FOREVER MY MUM. Giving birth is not the only way to become a mother. Don’t loose hope and think of the children who, like me, back then were/are abandoned by their biological Parent(s). I wish you all the luck biologically and will certainly send good luck and vibes your way. But, remember that there are always children who live the same narrative as myself. I hope this brings some hope to you and to all childless parent(s) who are experiencing similar troubles. Xxxxx

[@0secretusername0]

That’s all well and good but nothing can replace the desire to carry your own child.

[@thr1ftyvintage692]

This is beautiful to read. I am an adopter an hopefully a future foster carer too. Brought a tear to my eye! X

[@deborah8788]

0secretusername0 he never discounted their grief because of that. He merely pointed out that there are other ways to have a family/become a parent. He’s right.

[@houseofoddity]

louise berman that is so nice. It’s because of brave people like you that people like me live and grow to be grateful for the bravery and love of foster carers and adoptive parent(s). Sending you so much love and thanks. 💋 XOXO

[@houseofoddity]

Deborah Parry thank you for seeing my point. I appreciate that very much. XOXO

[@paulinagotfryd]

I am amazed at how positive he is about everything ❤️

[@theresagrano9711]

Not enough light is shone on Male fertility and cancer. Such an informative show well done and thank you for your brave and honest look into the subject.

[@lilyyoung3458]

My brother was also diagnosed with this type of cancer, had the operation and is now pretty much fully healed

[@jamespagous3954]

Lily Young aww hope he’s okay xx

[@lilyyoung3458]

James Pagous thank you he is a lot better x

[@sukilui33]

My Brother had a testicle removed (not cancer related) when he was at school and they weren’t sure whether he’d have kids. He has now 2 strapping teenage lads.

[@user-st6we4dq3l]

Check yourself out boys, no harm in doing so and if there is anything the earlier you find it the better. Think as men we need to be more open about testicular health, and mental health aswell, Take care fellas🙏

[@michaelreddington1234]

I wish this lad and his girlfriend all the happiness and luck in the world.....

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

Gosh my heart broke for them at the end. I genuinely believe Olivia supports him regardless, & was upset on his & their future ‘dreams’ behalf. I truly hope he, over time, doesn’t end up pushing her away through his own unnecessary guilt, which I’ve personally seen happen. There’s so many options out there & they’re so incredibly young - not to mention there’s still a chance. Your bond is strong, if you can get through this you can conquer anything. Stay strong guys & blessings to you both xx

[@janereich5170]

Laura Williams she could also just use sperm donor too

[@kelleymasters1522]

How brave of them to tell their story.

[@rebeccamillington4863]

Really feel for him and his girlfriend u can tell how much she loves him it just must be crushing to know theres a chance he wont be able to have his own biological children. Not everyone wants to foster or adopt or have sperm donation. X

[@Yazzaroo22]

After watching this I booked myself and my husband in for a health and fertility check. I was waiting but if anything is wrong it may be too late. Thank you for giving me the push, great documentary 💜

[@ellioshiem7892]

it's more important that he is alive.

[@sportsmandaily2235]

Your so ignorant

[@EarthsGeomancer]

Agreed.

[@HS-wq8xs]

My mum has a 2% chance of having children and had both of us within a year of trying . She found out after given birth to me that she only has half a womb and that’s why it’s 2%

[@kyli444]

mm

[@sophiescrace971]

i hope your mum is doing ok

[@pharvey22]

These sounds so similar to what happened to me when I was 20. I had the same op with the same outcome and a bit of chemo after unfortunately as it spread. I’m now just over 10 years cleared and now starting my life with my lovely wife. Great to bring some awareness to these issues. Always remember get checked out for any lumps or bumps and docs have heard of everything. Great video bbc xxx

[@Irisgreenbear]

I found out at age 23 that I was infertile but never really processed it. This movie helped me do that in a respectful way. Then, I was diagnosed with Klinefelter's syndrome.

[@NickyDunn]

( I watched the full documentary ) I wish you both all the best, you are lovely young men, and with you both being so open, you will help so many people, respect to you both, and keep positive,

[@Ray-hs7ks]

Really bittersweet ❤️

[@imonmyway317]

Oh bless him. How lovely is he?

[@rosiegiesler4705]

It is so sad what's happened to him and it would be heartbreaking to hear that news and I feel for him and his family and his girlfriend because being told you cant have kids must be so awful. But it's not the end of the world even though it may feel like it. Their are many different ways you can have children without actually needing your sperm. For example Adoption sperm donation, ivf for just a small example what do you think same sex couples do?

[@samiraxox7364]

rosie giesler Yeh but it’s never the same as having your own children is it really

[@rosiegiesler4705]

@@samiraxox7364 Yes it is REALY. I know many people who are adopted and they are literally normal families and the children say they just feel like a normal family and how would you know unless you are a parent who adopted or adoptive child and if you are I feel deeply sorry that you don't feel as if you are their child. Their are millions of children not born biologically into families and most of them are just normal people with normal families. Families are made not born hence why their are so many estranged biological families. You dont walk into a family and that your family it takes years and lifetimes to get that bond wich is why alot of people dont feel their biological dad is their dad when they walk back into their lives if they leave them for long period of time and never gain a relationship with them

[@shannonscott3746]

God bless this young man may he have kids and a happy healthy life aman🙏♥️

[@jsi4318]

Wow. Super brave guys. Bless them for sharing their stories

[@leah2341]

I pray that jesus covers you and your family as you go through this and continues to cover you as you go through this and anyone else going through this too, jesus knows what your going through, i pray that you trust and believe in the lord please you will see a change xxx xxx

[@angelpadron6527]

Why do you have to bring Jesus into it. Clearly it’s a medical issue. I sincerely wish the best for him and his family. But god isn’t gonna do shit sorry

[@shomshomni2314]

@@angelpadron6527 Such an unnecessary comment. If you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

[@7HatimF16]

my man Chris being Amazing as usual ❤️

[@brendasmith2944]

I’m sorry but some of these comments are annoying. There is nothing wrong with wanting to have babies that are biologically yours. Wanting to see yourself, your features in them, is not a bad thing. Yes you can adopt but doesn’t mean you can’t want your own kids

[@missysummertime]

That's true but he might pass cancer onto any children he may have. She could still use a sperm donor.

[@davidknight8172]

Total respect to both of you. Good luck for the future.

[@daryleden152]

Lots of love sending to Chris's brother xxx💖

[@kazunknown858]

OMG so young well done Chris support he brother

[@mrc1662]

well done for this bro

[@realta140]

He’s such a cutie💖

[@paulwade8825]

First of all everyone's pray are with you and family, Your brother just save your life,

[@AG-pu1qm]

I had testicular cancer a month before he did, I had it in December 2018, I know what he went through, its horrifying, and I’m glad he is well. The good thing is that testicular cancer is the most cureable cancer there is. Guys, it’s so important to check yourself.

[@CBCB78]

What were your symptoms ?

[@kimopuppy]

American TV would never air a show like this which is shameful

[@eddy_creative]

We criticise the NHS a lot for certain things, but my experience through a similar process was amazing, after the ultrasound it was so quick to bank my sperm have surgery. I was so glad as well, the pain was horrendous. These two seem like 2 nice lads also.

[@AyishahAref]

The most beautiful sight, they support & love each other which in a relationship need of. I pray they get only positive outcome and he's blessed with bounty of health and his surgery comes out successful and they both bless with angels Aameen 🤲 🌹 Sending you both tons of love, strength and positive vibes your way ❤️

[@Guss425]

They’re so cute together!

[@vw7567]

Couldn't they just adopt? There are many wonderful abandoned children who could use a loving family

[@rebeccat6825]

Some people don’t want to adopt

[@janereich5170]

Why should it be infertile people’s responsibility to take adopted children and far as I can see the woman’s still fertile so she could just use a sperm donor it’s normal to want your own biological flesh and blood!

[@vw7567]

Jane Reich I guess I’ve just never felt that I need to have a kid that’s related to me by blood. I’d rather help out some poor kid that would probably have a shitty life otherwise. I never said it’s their responsibility; I just don’t understand why adopting is rarely the go-to. Usually it’s IVF or a donor.

[@vw7567]

Rebecca Turner haha yeah, I got that. I just don’t understand why.

[@EloiseEighteen]

In the UK it's really uncommon for there to be abandoned children

[@brianrussell613]

I never been checked or check myself as no one to do it

[@vsboy2577]

They are hero’s an they don’t know it.

[@anneliseangelmay1326]

Omg I wish so much luck 😭❤️

[@annaingram549]

I pray that they can start a family one day.

[@gontseaudreysibiya2098]

how do i help my boyfriend to gain his confidence he also had the same operation we are in south Africa pretoria

[@yehcool9784]

Huge respect for doing this series. I also just checked my balls for the first time in along time!

[@kathyhendry788]

GOD will make a way when there seems no way GOD will make a crooked path straight trust him

[@amanpadamsey1705]

After years of studying medicine and biochemistry, I realized that there is no God. As much as I would like to believe it.... It's just a fantasy to help you sleep better and feel good about yourself

[@tiktokbeautychannel3678]

@DreadPirateRoberts God is real he is the one who brought us here!

[@rosiewilliams3490]

Aw this is so sad :(

[@wendyjasonburns5259]

I feel sorry for what he has been through but am I the only one who released that Chris is in Jesy ( from little mix ) house. I’m just saying.

[@janereich5170]

My husband has low sperm count due to lifestyle he has sperm it’s just lower then normal but not toooo low

[@omeranwar3220]

Tell him to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol and eat a healthy diet. Also a good idea to check for Chlamydia screen alongside a semenalysis.

[@janereich5170]

Omer Anwar we don’t have stds we been to specialist FYI

[@janereich5170]

We had sperm tests done lol how else would we have known it was low

[@kazunknown858]

@@janereich5170 my partner as low sperm count aswell hospital fail tell him one used ball sack and my partner maybe never children own aged 40 ad I have 1 children past bf also 3 lost. When we been by hospital my partner low sperm and I have 1 children can't pay for IVF treatment.

[@terrystephens1102]

Shattering news for two young men, I sincerely hope they will be able to have children in the future.

[@steveturner4267]

If Ben cannot father a child biologically then why doesn’t Chris be his donor. He is the closest biological match to Ben and they share the same medical and family history. Some might say that’s awkward, but it just about getting over a hurdle created by nature. Once done being a father has nothing to do with biology. It’s all about nurturing and what greater gift could a loving brother give than to give his sibling the chance to experience fatherhood.

[@shomshomni2314]

It needs to be Chris' choice. It's wrong to pressure someone into that.

[@dynamitecity9667]

It feels weird to me that she’s more upset than he is, it’s him that his to live with that problem for the rest of his life after all.

[@judithwick550]

its not weird, she loves him and wants kids with him, she has a right to be upset... generally girls are more emotional than boys so I dont think its right to say that he is less upset about the situation than she is. I feel for the both of them.

[@dynamitecity9667]

Judith Wick He’s a brave guy, I’m not too sure I would want to know about my sperm count given my battles already with mental health, something like that could really take a guy down to a very very low point. But, he is a brave guy after all

[@judithwick550]

@@dynamitecity9667 Im sorry if you are going through a hard time, stay strong. I think everyone's situation is different most people want to know if they are fertile or not at some point in their life. But thats not what I mean, I think it affects his girlfriend as much as it affects him, if she has plans to start a family with him.

[@matthew9497]

There are other ways to become parents… adoption or fostering. These are both incredible things to do for someone else that may need better parents than what the universe gave them or to “replace” a parent or two due to other factors that the child is not responsible for like a parent passing away, illness that prevents them from staying in the game as parents, etc. When people stomp their feet and throw a tantrum because they cannot breed is just sickening really; a child still needs parents regardless of whether or not some guy planted his seed. Stepping up to become a parent or fostering children when there’s no pressure due to getting a girl pregnant but simply wanting to give freely of his time & love is beyond special and should be celebrated much more than the “oops she got pregnant” crap.

[@big-e6707]

My wife and i have 2 beautiful daughters that came into our lives 11 years ago age 3 and 1 because I couldn't have children, all I will say is keep looking towards the light at the end of the tunnel as I wouldn't be without my girls.

[@baileyhandy3550]

❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@cattaleyaaa.n01]

poor baby :(

[@ZeeA0705]

Stop over reacting about not having children I mean I understand it’s a dream and all but you could always adopt children that’s what I’m doing... my friend was also told that she can’t ever be a mum but that don’t mean she can’t adopt as nice as it is to have your own children there are other ways

[@trouble77]

Absolutely, if it means your partner is alive and fought off Cancer then that should be enough! They can always adopt or Foster!

[@gilliancullen1409]

Over reacting?! Wow. That's a real lack of compassion. Just because other options may be available to him doesn't make his health issues any less awful.

[@pana6572]

Pray to God works

[@vickorano]

just adopt. there are plenty of babies & kids in the system that need loving families. adopt.

[@janereich5170]

vickorano or she could use a sperm donor why should her right to have a child be taken away and just taking care of someone else’s mistake for 18 years doesn’t make it your child and adoption is hard and extremely expensive and the real parents can change their mind too FYI so you are sooo ignorant

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

Adoption is an amazing thing. The Earth is dying, reproducing like rabbits should be the least of humanity's concern.

[@janereich5170]

Goodnightmyprince * the only places that are overpopulation is like Africa and they shouldn’t be having kids anyways and no one want a to raise another persons kid it’s not the same as having your own

[@jonesjones4036]

Not everyone wants to adopt.

[@Charlotte-wx4jz]

vickorano the thing is adopting is amazing and it is a very needed thing however it isn’t for everyone. Not everyone feels that they can care for and love a child that is not biologically theirs and they shouldn’t be pushed into it or guilt tripped because they don’t.

[@thirtythree160]

Was it really cancer? Just hope you don't get a doctor that was taught the cancer philosophy, "If in doubt just cut it out".

[@agoroyagoroy517]

The balls s mine now lol

[@gillowens24]

That is horrible

[@realta140]

His mom went to his sperm appointment?

[@michelleyamazaki7118]

they dont need to show the balls lol image all those 200hundreds people see this they could least censored it image how the guy feel him being exposed in facebook

[@TomTom-dc1gg]

One is dead now

[@JIM0UT]

Such Tory vibes tho