What 2 types of cancer did Tarek El Moussa have?

“After my cancer history, we’re always checking on my bloodwork and my health and staying on top of things,” said El Moussa, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013 after an eagle-eyed fan recommended he investigate a lump on his neck. He was also later diagnosed with testicular cancer.

What did Tarek El Moussa have on his neck?

El Moussa says this was his first thyroid cancer symptom. A viewer of the show—a registered nurse—noticed while tuning in that El Moussa had a worrying lump on his neck, and wrote an email to the production team urging the star to get his thyroid checked.

What kind of facial did Tarek get?

At the goading of his ex-wife, Christina, Tarek recently got a vampire facial, posting about the experience on Instagram. And for anyone who’s unfamiliar with the treatment, it can be a shocking sight to see.

When did Tarek get testicular cancer?

Shortly after Flip or Flop’s second season premiered in 2013, Tarek El Moussa was diagnosed with not one type of cancer, but both thyroid and testicular cancer.

What does your neck look like with thyroid cancer?

The most common sign is a lump or swelling in the middle of the neck (where the thyroid is). Some Thyroid Cancers can spread to the lymph glands and cause a lump in the side of the neck. Lumps in the thyroid are called nodules, but most nodules are not cancerous.

What is the survival rate for thyroid cancer?

In the United States, the 5-year survival rate for people with thyroid cancer is 98%. However, survival rates are based on many factors, including the specific type of thyroid cancer and stage of disease.