Horror at Hertha: A testicle tumor at Marco Richter has to be surgically removed. The attacker receives many get well wishes. In general, this type of cancer is easily curable, usually only the testicles affected by the tumor have to be removed.
A testicular tumor has been discovered in Marco Richter from Hertha BSC. The 24-year-old soccer professional has to be operated on. This was announced by the Berlin Bundesliga team. "Marco gets every conceivable support from us in this situation. We hope that he will return to our circle healthy as soon as possible," managing director Fredi Bobic was quoted as saying in a statement. "A final diagnosis is still pending," said Hertha. "As soon as there are further findings on the healing process, we will inform you about it."
Out of respect for Richter's privacy, the Bundesliga club asked them to refrain from asking questions. The 24-year-old offensive player Richter moved from FC Augsburg to Berlin in the previous season and scored five goals in 30 Bundesliga games. Under the new coach Sandro Schwarz, Richter was considered a regular right winger. Hertha traveled to England for a training camp on Tuesday.
Richter immediately received encouragement from Hertha President Kay Bernstein. "Think positive, stay optimistic, look ahead! Marco Richter. Lots of strength, good follow-up diagnoses and wishing you a speedy recovery!" Wrote the new club boss on Twitter. His ex-club Augsburg also reported on social media and wrote: "We wish you all the best, Marco! You are a fighter, we have your back!"
There were also quick recovery wishes from local rivals Union Berlin. "Stay strong, Marco! A lot of strength for the following examinations - come back quickly," wrote the iron. Their defender Timo Baumgartl had to undergo surgery for a testicular tumor in May and, after chemotherapy, watched his club's friendly against Bohemians Dublin (2-1) from the stands on Saturday.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men and early detection is extremely important. The German Society for Urology (DGU) therefore calls on men between the ages of 14 and 45 to have their testicles checked regularly once a month. According to the German Cancer Society, testicular cancer is a "malignant disease that begins in one of the two testicles and can also affect the epididymis and vas deferens as it progresses". In most patients, however, testicular cancer can be cured, usually the testicles affected by the tumor are removed first.
