After having a 12-cm tumor removed from his armpit, Mark Wright revealed that he was given the all-clear by his doctor.
The TV personality, 34, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that he had been told that he was cancer free after having a benign tumour removed as doctors feared there was a chance it could turn cancerous.
The surgeons shared with him a video of the first time he took a walk after the surgery two weeks ago.
Mark Wright announces that he is now cancer free after a benign tumor was removed
The football pundit said: ‘I got the news the other day that it is all clear, it’s cancer free. This was an extremely worrying time. But, that’s over. We move on.
Mark, who is married to Michelle Keegan, went on to say that he has been feeling worried and anxious about what the tumour ‘could have been’ and said he was left feeling ‘low’ as he recovered.
He said, “I have had anxiety and worry about the future. Just staying home and recuperating just left me feeling low and unmotivated.”
He explained that he hasn’t been able to exercise for the past two weeks while he recovered from the operation, but has a much ‘clearer’ head now he is able to exercise again.
Cancer scare: Earlier this month, Mark announced he had a 12cm tumour removed from his armpit after previously being reassured it was a ‘fatty lump that didn’t need treatment’
He then revealed that Train Wright’s fitness videos will be being relaunched next year under the name Live Wright. This will allow him to’step up’ his brand.
Mark added a caption along with the video to explain that his recent health scare had made him more determined about staying fit.
He penned: ‘Some news for 2022… I had a bit of a health scare recently which I spoke about the other week, thankfully I’ve had the all clear now which is amazing and I feel so so lucky.
‘I’m not gonna lie though it really gave me and my family a scare and it’s made me even more passionate about keeping as fit and healthy as possible & hopefully trying to help as many of you to do the same too.’
Announcement of the relaunch was made by he stated: “So starting in 2022, Live Wright will relaunch and we would love you to come along on this journey.
Worry: The man explained that he was concerned about a growing mass under his armpit after being told it was just a “fatty lump” and didn’t require treatment.
“Everything we currently have is being upgraded and I’m genuinely excited for you to witness it.”
Mark, who had previously been assured that it was not a fat lump and did not need any treatment, announced earlier in the month that a 12cm cancerous growth had been removed from his armpit.
After being told it wasn’t a “fatty lump” and not requiring treatment, he explained that he was concerned about a growing mass in his armpit.
Mark sent a photo of the tumor after it was removed
Mark was quick to disclose that although the tumor was found to be benign, it had been diagnosed as cancerous by doctors. He was therefore advised to have it removed from his armpit.
Mark, who had his tumour removed by his surgeons, said that he was inspired to tell his story to others in order to help them get checked.
Mark shared the image of the lump and an image of him in hospital, as well as the post-surgical photos. He wrote that it was difficult to decide whether or not to talk about it.
‘One part of me wants to keep something like this private and the other part is thinking, if I can help/potentially save 1 person, well…. This is what you should do.
“So, here it goes. A lump was found in my armpit/breast area. Although it was not large, the lump is significant enough to warrant my concern.
“I was seen by a doctor, who referred it to as “a fatty lump that does not require any treatment”. So I took it out.
Health: Mark sent a photograph of the lump in his right arm to Mark earlier in the month. He also shared an image of himself dressed in a hospital gown, and then the removed tumour.
He said: ‘MORAL OF THE STORY: If you notice anything that doesn’t look or feel quite right. It’s not worth letting go.
“After some time, the lump started to bother me. When it comes to my life, there is no way I will leave any stone unturned. The idiom triples when it concerns health.
Mark Keegan is married to Michelle Keegan. He said: “I saw another specialist, who happens to also be a breast surgeon for a second opinion.
‘He thought it was a LIPOMA, a BENIGN soft tumour. However, it was quite large and he was a little concerned that it might become a SARCOMA (a tumor that is malignant). I was more certain that it wasn’t a SARCOMA.
“Despite the MRI results, the consultant didn’t want to rule out any possibility of cancer due to the rapid growth and its size. This was the point at which I decided to consult a SARCOMA specialist.
“This specialist reviewed my scans about 10 days ago, and I saw him today to have this tiny git taken out.
Love life: Mark married Michelle Keegan in 2019.
“His quick and amazing turnaround was because he didn’t want it to go any further and wanted to keep it open to avoid the uncommon risk that a LIPOMA would become a sarcoma over time.
“He could also not confirm 100% by MRI that it was a benign tumor and not something sinister.
“The tumor will be sent for additional testing to make sure it is 100% certain. However, this top doctor has proven through his amazing experience that we did the job well and have nothing to fear. All is well.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Let us know if you find anything not right. Do not leave.
Your well-being and health are paramount. Check yourself, get checked and take care of yourself.