Will Reeve Details Emotional Toll of Cancer Battle on Loved Ones
"Good Morning America" correspondent Will Reeve spoke candidly about his testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting his concern for his wife and family.
Will Reeve, a correspondent for "Good Morning America," has shared the emotional challenges he faced during his battle with testicular cancer, particularly his worry about becoming a burden to his wife and loved ones. Reeve, 34, disclosed that he is now cancer-free after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.
In an effort to destigmatize testicular cancer, Reeve interviewed three other men who have faced the disease at different stages of their lives. The segment, aired on "GMA," featured conversations with Kevin Spies, who was diagnosed at 31 and is now 38; Dr. Freeman McCluskey, diagnosed at 28 and now 35; and Will Sette, diagnosed at 14 and now 19.
Reflecting on his own experience, Reeve expressed his apologies to his loved ones for the disruption his illness caused. "I’m so sorry to all of my loved ones who are dropping everything to be with me throughout this whole thing," he said, acknowledging his wife, Amanda Dubin, whom he married in January.
The interviews also touched on lighter moments, including the common medical advice to visit a sperm bank after a testicular cancer diagnosis. Reeve joked with Sette, "If there’s ever a time to go [to a] sperm bank, it’s probably when you’re 14."
Reeve also highlighted Spies' experience of becoming a father during his cancer journey, telling him, "You are what I hope to be soon." Spies, who has since welcomed two sons, expressed gratitude for modern medicine that allowed him to have children.
Returning to the "GMA" studio, Reeve provided an update on the men and his own recovery. "I am here doing my job, grateful to all of you and to everyone [who] we work with, and everyone who has reached out," he stated.
Reeve had initially revealed his diagnosis on "GMA" on Tuesday, reassuring viewers that he was "OK." He described the diagnosis as a shock and the treatments as a struggle, but expressed relief at reaching the end of his cancer journey.
He also shared in an interview with People that he had initially almost overlooked a "tender lump" on his testicle in April, attributing it to his assumption that it was minor or would resolve on its own. It was only after his wife's urging that he sought an ultrasound, which confirmed the presence of a mass.