FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder says he feels fine at the team’s voluntary offseason activities.
He missed them last year after being diagnosed with testicular cancer and undergoing surgery. But he played in every game and helped protect Tom Brady’s left side on the way to a Super Bowl championship.
Solder went public about two weeks ago with the news of his cancer. Now he is spreading the word about the need for early detection.
The cancer was found after a team physical. He says that level of care is something most men don’t have.
At first, he thought he might not be able to play a full season. But doctors assured him quickly that he would be fine after a few weeks.
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