[ThePundit]

A testicular tumor removed from Denver Nuggets forward Nene was malignant.

The team said Tuesday the tumor was discovered early, and tests showed the cancer was isolated.

"The recovery rate is extremely high," the Nuggets said in a written statement. "In addition, the odds of a recurrence are very small."
The Brazilian news magazine, Epoca, reported on its Web site the tumor was small and was completely removed in surgery, citing Nene's Brazilian urologist Dr. Fernando Kim. Examinations of his blood, lungs, pelvis and abdomen showed there was no other tumor in his body.

"There is no sign the disease has spread," Kim told the magazine, adding the player was recovering "physically and psychologically extremely well."

Nene's right testicle was removed, and the early diagnosis made it "close to 100 percent" sure that the treatment was successful, Epoca said. He added Nene would be sidelined at least until March, because two months was the minimum for recovery.

Nuggets: Nene's testicular tumor malignant, but cancer isolated - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Losing a testicle is not pleasant to put it mildly; but at least they caught in time and he should make a full recovery.