Chicago Father Welcomes Son After Testicular Cancer Battle

Science helped Hull's family grow after his cancer diagnosis at 38.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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At age 38, Kevin Hull was diagnosed with a rare form of testicular cancer, forcing him to make difficult decisions about his future family plans. However, through the help of medical advancements, Hull was able to welcome a son despite his cancer diagnosis.

Why it matters

Testicular cancer is a relatively uncommon form of cancer, affecting only about 1 in 250 men. Hull's story highlights the progress made in fertility treatments that can help cancer survivors have children, even after facing difficult diagnoses.

The details

After his testicular cancer diagnosis at 38, Hull had to undergo treatment that threatened his ability to have more children. However, he was able to preserve his sperm through cryopreservation before undergoing chemotherapy. This allowed Hull and his wife to later use in vitro fertilization to conceive a child, welcoming a healthy baby boy.

  • Kevin Hull was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 38 in 2026.

The players

Kevin Hull

A 38-year-old Chicago resident who was diagnosed with a rare form of testicular cancer.

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What they’re saying

“We're so grateful for the medical advancements that allowed us to have our son, even after my cancer diagnosis.”

— Kevin Hull (fox32chicago.com)

What’s next

Doctors will continue to monitor Hull's health and his son's development to ensure there are no long-term effects from the cancer treatment.

The takeaway

Hull's story demonstrates the progress made in fertility treatments that can help cancer survivors have children, even after facing difficult diagnoses like testicular cancer.