Corrie's Jack James Ryan 'grateful to be here' after testicular cancer aged 19

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Coronation Street actor Jack James Ryan has told how he no longer takes anything for granted after his treatment for testicular cancer.The star, who plays bad boy Jacob Hay, was just 19 when he received the devastating news that he had cancer.

And at one point, he admits, he wasn't sure if he would survive. But luckily, Jack caught the disease early and sought the medical help which would save his life.

Speaking to The Mirror, the 25-year-old said: “Every day I get on set I think: ‘Wow, this could have been so different’. “I don’t take anything for granted anymore.

I did before, but I don’t now – I know how lucky I am." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Jack studied at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting.