Union Berlin: No complaints, then Timo Baumgartl gets the cancer diagnosis

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BDefender Timo Baumgartl from 1. FC Union Berlin has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and a tumor has been successfully removed. “Fortunately, I have been taking preventative care for a number of years. I am very grateful for the quick, clear diagnosis and for the successful operation that has since taken place,” said the 26-year-old in a statement from the Bundesliga club on Monday.

The tumor in the testicles was discovered during a check-up and surgically removed a few days later. “I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support from the Charité, the team doctors and the club. I will never forget that. My focus now is on the fastest possible recovery,” said Baumgartl.

Oliver Ruhnert, Managing Director of professional football at Union, said: “We will give Timo the best possible support on his way. Our excellent network of absolute top doctors will continue to be available to him for this purpose. ”One is confident that the 26-year-old will make a full recovery.

Baumgartl had no complaints

According to the announcement, further preventive follow-up treatments will be carried out in the coming weeks. Baumgartl will be out for the last game of the Köpenicker season on Saturday against VfL Bochum (3.30 p.m. / Sky).

Baumgartl, who said he had “not felt any symptoms at all” prior to the diagnosis, underlined the need for cancer prevention in a video on the club’s Twitter channel. “It’s very treacherous. Fortunately, the tumor was discovered at an early stage, so the prognosis is very good. When it comes to preventive care, you invest ten minutes in your life, and I can only recommend it to every man. It’s not a taboo subject.”

The case is reminiscent of Marco Russ. The Eintracht Frankfurt professional was diagnosed with testicular cancer in May 2016. Nine months later, Russ made his comeback.

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