Johnny Ruffo talks freezing sperm amid brain cancer battle ‘In case of infertility’

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Prior to his diagnosis five years ago, Johnny discussed his primary focuses in life on Instagram.He explained these were his music performances and his girlfriend, Tahnee Sims, who has supported the star through his battle.Johnny said “in no particular order” that his priorities in life before the diagnosis were “performing, recording music, acting, Tahnee, family and partying with friends”.

The talented singer and actor is well-known for portraying Chris Harrington in Australian soap Home and Away.Johnny was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 following a visit to the hospital with a bad migraine.He was aged 29 at the time, and was rushed to emergency surgery to remove the 7cm tumour.At the time, he took to Instagram to share a snap of himself with his 250,000 followers.The singer could be seen recovering in the hospital bed following the incision on his head.“Some things in life really put things into perspective, hoping for a positive result,” he said.“Keep me in your thoughts.”He added he had a “battle ahead” as he prepared to undergo more treatment for the cancer.“It [the diagnosis] was a bit of a shock and I’ve got an interesting journey ahead of me and a bit of a battle,” he wrote on Instagram.“I am starting aggressive treatment for the next few months to fight the diagnosis of brain cancer,” he continued.“Please stay positive for me and I’ll try to update you guys on my progress.”In addition to his role on Home and Away, Johnny competed on The X Factor Australia back in 2011.After making it to the final, he secured a recording contract and his debut single, On Top, reached number 14 in the ARIA Singles Chart in 2012. .