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Former Wales football international John Hartson is suffering from testicular cancer which has spread to his brain, it has been confirmed. The 34-year-old striker, who spent five years with Celtic, was diagnosed at Swansea's Singleton Hospital on Sunday.
The hospital said in a statement the footballer would be starting a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy which would last "for many months".
Dr Gianfilippo Bertelli, consultant medical oncologist for Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust, said: "Mr Hartson attended Singleton Hospital on Friday (10 July) displaying symptoms consistent with testicular cancer.
"A number of clinical tests were put in place and these have confirmed the presence of testicular cancer. Unfortunately, it has also been confirmed that this cancer has spread to Mr Hartson's brain.
"We are awaiting the results of further tests to establish a full picture of Mr Hartson's diagnosis.
"We will be commencing a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy as soon as possible and foresee many months of treatment.
"We realise that Mr Hartson is a much-loved figure and there are many fans and well-wishers who will be keen to hear news of his progress. However, while treatment is ongoing we would ask that the privacy of Mr Hartson, and all the patients who attend our hospital, is respected."
His family released a statement saying: "All the family, and John's friends, are doing all we can to support him and praying that he will make a full recovery. John is getting excellent care from the oncologists at the hospital as he begins his treatment. John is a family man and we appreciate all the messages of support we have already received."
His former club Celtic issued a statement of support.
"Clearly, everyone at the club fully supports John and his family at this extremely difficult time. It is very difficult for us to understand what John is going through at the moment, but we will offer any support we can to a great Celtic player."
This is some very sad news. I’m sure Big John is up for this fight, and I wish him well with his recovery. I hope he makes a full and healthy recovery from this. It’s an illness I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.
He seems quite young to get it, but just goes to show anyone can get it I guess. Hopefully he withstands it and makes a full recovery, not that I'm a fan or anything.
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He seems quite young to get it, but just goes to show anyone can get it I guess. Hopefully he withstands it and makes a full recovery, not that I'm a fan or anything.
Yep, never too young... a work colleague of mines' son recently got diagnosed with testicular cancer, and he's 19/20.
The fact that this cancer has spread to his brain also, must be worrying.
I seem to remember reading a few weeks ago that he was looking to get back into the game, at coaching or managerial level.
It's a shame. But cancer is so common that it's starting to become just one of those things when you hear about it in regards to people you don't know.
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Former Wales, Arsenal and Celtic striker John Hartson is in a critical condition after emergency neurosurgery on his brain.
On the weekend 34-year-old Hartson was diagnosed with testicular cancer which had already spread.On Wednesday, doctors confirmed it was also present in his lungs.
The father-of-three had undergone surgery at Morriston Hospital in Swansea, after being transferred from the city's Singleton Hospital.
A hospital statement read: "He is currently being cared for by the critical care team at Morriston and is receiving round-the-clock care aiming to stabilise his condition.
Former Wales, Arsenal and Celtic striker John Hartson is in a critical condition after emergency surgery on his brain following a cancer diagnosis.
At the weekend, 34-year-old Hartson was told he had testicular cancer.
The disease spread to his brain and on Wednesday, doctors confirmed it was also present in his lungs.
The father-of-three had undergone surgery at Morriston Hospital in Swansea, after being transferred from the city's Singleton Hospital.
A hospital statement read: "He is currently being cared for by the critical care team at Morriston and is receiving round-the-clock care aiming to stabilise his condition.
"He will resume radiotherapy and chemotherapy as soon as possible."
After being diagnosed with cancer on Sunday, Hartson was admitted to Singleton Hospital where further tests were carried out.
Since retiring from a glittering career in football in February 2008, the striker has worked as a television pundit.
Relatives issued a statement on Wednesday saying that all close family and friends "are continuing to support John in any way we can".
"He is receiving outstanding care from all the medical and surgical staff and we would like to thank everyone at both Singleton and Morriston, as well as the excellent ambulance staff," it went on.
John Hartson has been working as a football pundit since retiring last year
"We have been overwhelmed by the support and goodwill from many thousands of football fans, players, clubs and sporting figures and we have drawn strength from this support."
The family also requested that the star's privacy, and that of his family, is respected as he continues his hospital treatment.
Officials at Arsenal have said the club is "deeply saddened" by news of his cancer.
The former centre forward joined Arsenal as a teenager from Luton in January 1995 and, in two seasons at Highbury, made 62 appearances, scoring 16 goals.
The player left Arsenal for West Ham United in February 1997 and continued his career with the Hammers, Wimbledon, Coventry City, Celtic, West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City.
"Everyone at Arsenal Football Club would like to take this opportunity to wish John, together with his family and friends, all the very best in the challenging times that lie ahead. Our thoughts are with you," the statement added.
During his international career, he scored 14 goals before stepping down in February 2006 to concentrate on his club football.
Hartson made his Wales debut in March 1995 in an away match against Bulgaria, often leading the line as a lone striker, until his last game in November 2005 against Cyprus.
source: BBC
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It's not looking good for the big man at all, my fingers are crossed he fights through this.
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