Chris Hughes's brother Ben Hughes shared a candid update on Wednesday as he revealed he was going into theatre to have his testicle removed at Cheltenham General Hospital, after being diagnosed with cancer.
The former Love Island star's sibling found out earlier this month that he had testicular cancer after discovering a lump hours after Chris underwent a live testicular examination on This Morning.
Ben took to his Instagram on Tuesday night to share a selfie of himself in bed, he captioned it with: 'Big day tomorrow got to be at the hospital at 7:30!! That's when the fight really starts!'
Candid: Chris Hughes's brother Ben Hughes shared a candid update on Wednesday as he revealed he was going into theatre to have his testicle removed after his cancer diagnosis
He then continued to share updates on Wednesday, as he shared a Boomerang with his brother Chris, as he added: 'Getting this done!' as he checked himself in at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Ben then bravely shared a black-and-white video of himself just ten minutes before his theatre operation, he captioned it with: 'Really bad case of hat hair!! What an outfit though...'
In the post, he revealed: 'Just going into theatre, ten more minutes and we will be well away.
'The next time I speak to you guys will be when I have woken up!'
Brothers: The Love Island star's sibling found out earlier this month that he had testicular cancer after discovering a lump hours after Chris underwent a live examination on TV
Brave: Ben took to his Instagram on Tuesday night to share a selfie of himself in bed, he captioned it with: 'Big day tomorrow got to be at the hospital at 7:30!!'
Chris also took to his Instagram to share a video of him with his brother in his hospital ward ahead of the operation.
He later shared a video of him and his family tucking into breakfast as they nervously await for Ben to come out of theatre.
Ben went on to share an update later on Wednesday, revealing that the surgery went well and that he was feeling a bit 'croaky'.
Ben revealed earlier this month on This Morning that he would be having his testicle removed on Wednesday and that he is awaiting the results of a CT scan to find out if the cancer has spread.
Remaining positive: He then continued to share updates on Wednesday, as he shared a Boomerang with his brother Chris, he said: 'Getting this done!'
Brave: Ben then bravely shared a black-and-white video of himself just ten minutes before his theatre operation as he shared details to his followers
After surgery: Ben went on to share an update later on Wednesday, revealing that the surgery went well and that he was feeling a bit 'croaky'
There for one another: Ben revealed earlier this month on This Morning that he would be having his testicle removed on Wednesday and that he is awaiting the results of a CT scan
He told This Morning last week: 'I've just got a nut-sized ball on my testicle. Quite large.
'I had a CT scan and I haven't picked the results as of yet, and I will then find out if the cancer has spread into any other parts of my body. Fingers crossed it hasn't spread.
'I'm booked in for my operation next Wednesday to remove the testicle, so I'm just wanting these CT scans to come back good and I can get this out.'
Brave: Ben has been sharing his journey on Instagram stories and has just had a CT scan to see if the cancer has spread - he doesn't yet have the results
Sharing his story: Ben shared Instagram stories as he went to get a CT scan - he is now waiting for the results to see if the cancer has spread
Helping: Dr Chris Steele was reminding viewers how to check for lumps with the use of a piece of fruit
What's more, Ben has been told his sperm count was 'very negative' after he underwent some tests ahead of freezing his sperm.
He explained: 'I did my first sperm banking the day before yesterday and my doctor rang me that evening and said, "I think you should know, the tests we did on your sperm weren't great. Your semen sample came back with a very negative sperm count, if any at all."
'That pretty much means I've got no sperm present in my semen at that time.
'They're going to do another test tomorrow and hopefully with a bit of luck it shows up some results.'
Love: Chris shared this childhood picture of himself and his beloved brother on Instagram, writing; 'A sad day. My brother was diagnosed with testicular cancer this lunchtime, in which we pray for a kind prognosis'
Ben also thanked his brother for doing the live examination on This Morning, which led to his diagnosis.
He said: 'Within seven weeks of me checking myself to getting my diagnosis that I have got testicular cancer, it's remarkable really.
'He's the one to thank in all of this. Because if he didn't do it I would still be in the dark now.'
Speaking in a joint interview with Ben on This Morning, Chris said: 'It's all been a bit of a blur, It's remarkable really.'
Lovely: Ben kindly thanked his followers for their kind words and support as he revealed doctors have revealed he has a negative sperm count, if any at all
Chris recently thanked the daytime TV show for allowing him to do the live TV examination.
He said: 'I just want to thank This Morning for allowing me to come on the show to do the live testicular examination the other month.
'It's very important for me and we had a bit of sad news yesterday that my brother has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
'He popped into my room the day after he did the live examination saying he'd checked himself and he found a lump.'
