In a health scare that struck close to home, Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams and co-founder of Reddit, recently revealed he had surgery to remove half of his thyroid after a concerning discovery related to cancer.

The 41-year-old entrepreneur shared the news on social media during Thanksgiving on November 28, posting a selfie from the hospital adorned in a blue surgical gown and hair net. Ohanian disclosed that he had been monitoring suspicious nodules on his thyroid for four years, leading to this critical decision for surgery.

“After tracking some suspicious nodules on my thyroid for the last four years, I recently got half of it surgically removed,” Ohanian explained, highlighting that a recent biopsy indicated a high likelihood of the nodules turning cancerous. "I wasn’t going to take any chances," he added, pointing out his mother’s battle with breast cancer at a similar age, which culminated in her death from brain cancer a decade later.

Reflecting on his ordeal, Ohanian expressed gratitude for his upcoming Thanksgiving festivities. He was relieved to receive good news from his doctor confirming that the removed half of his thyroid contained nodules that were indeed likely to progress into cancerous tissue.

The recovery process has had its challenges; Ohanian noted that the most difficult aspect has been refraining from weightlifting for two weeks. Despite this, he has managed to spend quality time with his family, treating his daughters Alexis Olympia, 7, and Adira River, 1, to a fun trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Ohanian concluded his post with a heartfelt message urging men to prioritize their health, especially fathers: “To my fellow men — make those doctor’s appointments. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

This health scare follows a shocking Lyme disease diagnosis he received four months prior. In July, Ohanian reported on social media about his unexpected diagnosis after undergoing extensive health tests. Despite being asymptomatic at the time, he felt compelled to share his journey with his followers as a means of awareness.

Lyme disease, primarily spread via the bite of an infected tick, can present a variety of symptoms that often go unrecognized, emphasizing the importance of regular health check-ups. Ohanian noted that he was fortunate to have no immediate symptoms and advisable treatment was on the horizon.

With these health challenges behind him, Ohanian’s story is a critical reminder of the importance of health vigilance and proactive healthcare in our lives. The impact of both his experiences could initiate essential conversations about men's health and the preventive measures necessary to guard against undetected illnesses.

Stay tuned for updates, and remember: your health is your wealth!