AceShowbiz - Alexis Ohanian, the 41-year-old Reddit co-founder, expressed gratitude on Thanksgiving for his health after undergoing preventative thyroid surgery. Ohanian explained that he had been tracking suspicious nodules on his thyroid for the past four years. The nodules had grown larger, and a recent biopsy revealed a high likelihood of becoming cancerous.

Ohanian's mother had breast cancer at a similar age and later passed away from brain cancer. The husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams emphasized his aversion to cancer, stating, "I hate cancer."

The surgery went smoothly, and Ohanian received confirmation that the removed portion of his thyroid contained "gnarly nodules" likely to become cancerous. Despite this news, Ohanian remained positive, joking about missing his weightlifting routine for two weeks. He also shared photos of his daughters, Olympia and Adira, noting that spending time with them made life wonderful.

Ohanian took this opportunity to remind fellow men, especially fathers, to prioritize their doctor's appointments. He stated, "To my fellow dads - make those doctor’s appointments - especially if y'all are dads."

In July, Ohanian disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease, which came as a surprise as he did not typically engage in activities that put him at risk. He emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice rather than relying on his own experiences.