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Alex Singleton, linebacker for the Denver Broncos, shared he found out he had cancer after a random drug screening last month.

The NFL player said on his X account that though he and his family are still awaiting additional test results, "we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis."

What type of cancer does Alex Singleton have?

Singleton said that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent "successful surgery" last week.

Random drug test revealed cancer

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Singleton underwent a random drug test, conducted by the NFL’s Drug Testing Program, and received a notice that he had "elevated levels" of a hormone called hcG.

hcG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that is typically produced by the placenta in pregnant women, acco

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