Trevor Sinclair Encourages Men To Get Regular Checkups As Sébastien Haller Completes 1st Step of Treatment

Trevor Sinclair Encourages Men To Get Regular Checkups As Sébastien Haller Completes 1st Step of Treatment

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Sébastien Haller underwent the first step of treatment as he looks to bounce back from a testicular tumour
  • Borussia Dortmund forward Sébastien Haller shared a photo from his hospital bed after receiving treatment
  • Former West Ham United player Trevor Sinclair has encouraged men to get regular checkups for testicular cancer

Sébastien Haller is all smiles as he undergoes treatment for a testicular tumour.

The Borussia Dortmund striker isn’t letting the situation get him down and is putting up a positive front.

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Trevor Sinclair has used Sébastien Haller's recent testicular tumour diagnosis to encourage men to get regular checkups. Image: Catherine Ivill/ David Inderlied
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The Ivory Coast international took to social media to share a photo of him after completing the first step of his treatment and to express his appreciation to Borussia Dortmund who have been “exceptional” with him.

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Haller pulled out of Dortmund's pre-season training camp after he complained that he felt unwell and was immediately taken for tests and was soon diagnosed with a testicular tumour.

Messages of support have been pouring in from former and current players alike for the striker, as well as from teams and managers.

Dortmund also took to social media recently to collate all of Haller’s well wishes in one tribute post.

Former West Ham United player Trevor Sinclair is also using Haller’s diagnosis to spread the importance of men checking themselves regularly for any signs of testicular cancer, TalkSport reported.

“I’d just like to send a message to the boys – just check down below, you’ve got to check down below and make sure everything seems alright,” he said.

Borussia Dortmund and Sébastien Haller suffer major setback after striker is ruled out indefinitely

Sébastien Haller’s and Borussia Dortmund have suffered a major blow ahead of the new season.

The Bundesliga side will be without their new striker, Haller, after the player was ruled out for an indefinite period.

The Ivory Coast international travelled back to Germany from Switzerland to undergo medical tests after he reported that he was feeling unwell. It was then discovered that he had a testicular tumour.

Borussia Dortmund's Sébastien Haller thankful for the overwhelming support, promises to come back even stronger

Sébastien Haller isn’t letting his recent diagnosis get him down.

The Borussia Dortmund striker pulled out of pre-season training after complaining that he was feeling unwell. After undergoing further tests, he was diagnosed with a testicular tumour.

The Ivory Coast international has now opened up about the news and promised to come back stronger.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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