“Good luck Dak” – Fans wish Dakota Joshua for speedy recovery as forward heals from testicular cancer removal
Dakota Joshua stated he’ll try his best to return sometime between the 2024-25 season, but no official date is yet fixed.
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Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua got diagnosed with testicular cancer over the summer. The 28-year-old in a recent statement revealed that the cancerous threat has been removed through surgery and he is currently in the process of healing.
Recovering from such a serious surgery will undoubtedly take time, and fans are hoping Joshua to focus on his health and get back on the ice with 100% condition. The forward himself noted that he may rejoin the team sometime within the 2024-25 season, but is currently unsure of the timeline.
Dakota Joshua won’t be joining the Canucks training camp this Thursday. In the statement, he expressed how scary it was to get diagnosed with testicular cancer and advised men to check for these medical issues with doctors.
This summer, I felt a lump on one of my testicles that doctors would later diagnose as testicular cancer. This news was obviously scary to hear, but thankfully, doctors were able to successfully remove the tumor.Dakota Joshua on Instagram.
He further thanked his family, friends, teammates, and doctors to help and encourage him during this whole process. Currently focus will solely remain on healing and later he will start rehab and join the team for future games.
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Fans react after hearing Dakota Joshua’s statement on social media
Canucks forward Dakota Joshua said that it was “very difficult to face the reality of this specific type of cancer”, but encourages men to get medically checked to avoid such circumstances. He noted that further updates regarding his health and joining will be provided by the team.
Fans on social media were shocked to find out about his medical condition. They are wishing the forward for a speedy recovery. On the statement post on X, Ottawa Senators posted “♥”, while several others encouraged Joshua to stay strong and be healthy.
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— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) September 17, 2024
Tough news: #Canucks share forward Dakota Joshua will miss the start of camp as he heals up from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 17, 2024
Good on Joshua to share the difficult details in the hopes that more men will speak up and get checked if something seems off. https://t.co/ANRNrdOXM2
Prayers for Dakota can’t imagine having to deal with this at such a young age ??
— CZ (@cczar93) September 17, 2024
Good luck Dak
— Joey Joe Joe (@JoeFrinkiac) September 17, 2024
That’s really awful news, but I’m glad it was caught early and taken care of. Wishing him all the best in what’s hopefully a speedy recovery❤️
— Finnian (@oilersjayscan) September 17, 2024
Dakota Joshua shares that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer over the summer and had the tumor surgically removed, which will keep him from participating in the start of #canucks training camp.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 17, 2024
Best wishes to him in his recovery. Look forward to seeing him back on the ice. https://t.co/o0DwRbDNRM
As a fellow testicular cancer survivor, I appreciate Dakota Joshua for opening up about what he's going through. Can't wait to see him back on the ice. https://t.co/8G0xNGSJYX
— Alex Seixeiro (@AlexSeixeiro) September 17, 2024
It’s a tough subject for men to talk about, so massive kudos to Dakota Joshua for standing up and letting the world know about this. I can’t stress this enough, men, CHECK REGULARLY! We’ve all heard the joke of using it as an excuse, but you don’t need an excuse to save your life https://t.co/RR6h8Cd8ce
— UK Dallas Stars Fanatics (@DallasStarsUK) September 18, 2024
Wow. It sounds promising that the tumor was removed, but it's a very scary situation for Dakota Joshua. Wishing for a fast recovery! https://t.co/3gddxgSyeY
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 17, 2024
Sending so much love and a speedy recovery to Dakota Joshua, mentally and physically. Scary stuff. So happy to hear he’s doing okay. ? https://t.co/KZ161c74W8
— K A T (@ThePhillyKat) September 18, 2024
On June 27, Joshua signed a 4-year $13 million contract with an AAV of $3.25 million. Last season he recorded 32 points with 18 goals and 14 assists in 63 regular-season games. During the playoffs, he scored 4 goals, and 4 assists in 13 Stanley Cup games.
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