Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, recently revealed that he underwent surgery to remove “suspicious nodules” from his thyroid that were likely to become cancerous. He shared this news on Instagram, explaining that he had been monitoring these nodules for four years. Ohanian posted a hospital photo along with family snapshots of his daughters, Olympia and Adira, as he reflected on the procedure and his recovery during Thanksgiving.
Alexis Ohanian shared that he recently underwent surgery to remove part of his thyroid due to suspicious nodules that were likely to turn cancerous. He expressed his concern, noting his family history with cancer, and shared his gratitude for the successful surgery. Ohanian received confirmation that the removed tissue contained harmful nodules, making him even more thankful this Thanksgiving for his timely decision to act.
Alexis Ohanian shared an update about his health journey, revealing that he underwent surgery to remove part of his thyroid after nodules showed signs of becoming cancerous. He expressed gratitude for the successful procedure and joked about missing his usual workouts. Ohanian also mentioned being diagnosed with Lyme disease in July, which surprised him due to his lack of symptoms and the unexpected nature of the diagnosis. He encouraged other dads to prioritize their health and make doctor’s appointments.
Alexis Ohanian shared more on his health journey, revealing his Lyme disease diagnosis. He noted the condition surprised him since he doesn’t spend much time in high-risk areas but had a loved one who experienced similar symptoms. Ohanian encouraged followers to seek professional medical advice, stressing he wasn’t offering health guidance. He humorously referred to his Lyme disease diagnosis as a “tick” issue, sharing a picture of The Tick cartoon character. He also confirmed he would be treating it with antibiotics.