Former Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury has opened up on his battle with testicular cancer, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 25. The ex-Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest player chose to keep his condition a secret for several months before undergoing surgery.

Lansbury's professional career began with the Gunners and after a string of loan spells he moved to the City Ground in 2012. His career later took him to Villa, Bristol City and Luton before hanging up his boots, but it was during his time at Forest that he discovered a lump while showering in 2016.

Despite this alarming discovery, the 35-year-old continued to play until he eventually confided in the club's doctor and sought medical advice. He was subsequently diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery.

Since then, Lansbury has remained cancer-free and has become a vocal advocate for early detection. He first publicly shared his diagnosis in 2023 after keeping it under wraps for several years.

Now, he has shed new light on why he initially refrained from seeking medical attention.

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