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Norwegian biathlete Sverre Röiseland diagnosed with testicular cancer

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Norwegian biathlete Sverre Röiseland diagnosed with testicular cancer
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  • Norwegian biathlete Sverre Röiseland diagnosed with testicular cancer and had surgery a week ago
  • Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni diagnosed with prostate cancer during medical visit in Beijing
  • Harness racing figure Anders Lindqvist faces another cancer diagnosis with upcoming surgery in Paris

Sverre Röiseland felt symptoms during the Winter Olympics in Italy and booked an examination immediately upon returning to Norway, according to reports. The cancer is treatable and the prognosis is good, sources indicate. Röiseland described relief upon learning the cancer was not spreading and could be operated on, according to Ilta-Sanomat.

The exact stage or severity of his testicular cancer has not been disclosed. Marte, the biathlete, is pregnant with their second child, reports show. She had an ultrasound examination for her pregnancy on the same day Sverre had an ultrasound examination, according to sources.

It was really special to experience such great joy in life, now I am moved, and to see that everything went well with the child... At the same time we didn't know if everything went well with you, so it was very special. To be at the same time so happy and so sad.

Marte, Norwegian biathlete

Marte described the experience as emotionally complex, with joy for the pregnancy alongside concern for Röiseland's health, Ilta-Sanomat reported. Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, 72, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to reports. He was diagnosed during a medical examination at a state hospital in Beijing, sources indicate.

King Norodom Sihamoni traveled to Beijing with his mother, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath, at the end of February for routine checkups, reports show. How serious his prostate cancer condition is remains unclear, and it is not known whether his treatment in China has already begun or is scheduled. Harness racing profile Anders Lindqvist, 73, has cancer again, according to reports.

It is something you never believe will happen to yourself or your loved ones. It was absolutely terrible.

Marte, Norwegian biathlete

He has a tumor in his kidney that will be surgically removed in Paris in a few weeks, sources indicate. Lindqvist described having a tumor in his kidney that will be operated on in Paris in a few weeks, Expressen Sport reported. Anders Lindqvist has survived cancer twice before, according to reports, but the specific type of cancer he has had previously and currently has not been detailed.

Sweden's national football team coach Janne Andersson had prostate cancer in 2018, according to reports. He received the diagnosis on the same day the team gathered for the World Cup, sources indicate. Janne Andersson underwent surgery and the cancer disappeared after the procedure, reports show.

I had prostate cancer.

Janne Andersson, Sweden's national football team coach

Andersson described having prostate cancer and experiencing symptoms during a tour with the national team doctor, Fotbollskanalen reported. He further described receiving the diagnosis on the same day as the World Cup gathering and feeling vulnerable during treatment, according to Fotbollskanalen. His current health status beyond the successful 2018 surgery has not been updated.

At the beginning of the year when we were out on the January tour, I and the national team doctor Anders Wallentin were out walking one of our many morning walks, and I had to stop to pee a couple of times. Then he said: We'll check that up somehow.

Janne Andersson, Sweden's national football team coach

And the result from the ultrasound examination I got on the same day as we gathered with players and staff for the World Cup. And it was that I had prostate cancer.

Janne Andersson, Sweden's national football team coach

There are so many who have been affected by worse things than I have. But of course when you are rolled in on the stretcher there and there are lights and machines and people around you... Then you are not cocky.

Janne Andersson, Sweden's national football team coach
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