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Ian Gwyn Hughes is a TV presenter. He has had two children since having testicular cancer
'Infertility didn't cross my mind when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. It was over 20 years ago when I was doing my teacher training at Pontypridd and having a family just wasn't at the top of my agenda back then.
'They did protect the area when I had the radiotherapy and I do remember discussing fertility with my girlfriend and my mum. My main concern though was recovering: I remember asking my mother if I was going to die and her telling me not to be so silly.
'But in those days there was no mention of sperm banking, and I just didn't know if I could have kids. So when my wife became pregnant it was just marvellous. I think I was just so lucky.
'I've got two fabulous kids, a good job and I keep fit by working out. Cancer hasn't changed my life but it's helped keep my feet on the ground.'
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