Chris Hughes reveals worrying health scare after finding a 'small lump' on testicles as he urges men to get checked
has opened up about his worrying health scare on Friday after finding a 'small lump' on his testicles.
The former Love Island star, 30, urged men to get checked after he confirmed the lump got the all clear.
wrote: 'Boys just had a check up on the balls, small lump, thankfully all clear and nothing to worry about.
'Yes because of what my family have been through, the documentary we made, I prioritise this, but keep em checked and get them looked at it be sure :) [sic]'
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