MX23RW : Wednesday, February 19 16:08:42| >> :120:14220:14220:

Bournemouth's David Brooks diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma

Bournemouth's David Brooks diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma
© Reuters
Bournemouth winger David Brooks announces that he has been diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma and will begin treatment next week.

Bournemouth winger David Brooks has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma.

The Wales international did not link up with his country for October's World Cup qualifiers, with illness originally being given as the reason for his absence.

However, on Wednesday afternoon, Brooks revealed the sad news that he has been diagnosed with cancer, and the 24-year-old will undergo treatment imminently.

Brooks posted a statement on social media saying: "This is a very difficult message for me to write. I have been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma and will begin a course of treatment next week.

"Although this has come as a shock to myself and my family, the prognosis is a positive one and I am confident that I will make a full recovery and will be back playing as soon as possible.

"I'd like to show my appreciation to the doctors, nurses, consultants and staff who have been treating me for their professionalism, warmth and understanding during this period.

"I want to thank everyone at the Football Association of Wales because without the swift attention of the medical team we may not have detected the illness. I'd also like to say thank you to AFC Bournemouth for all of their support and assistance this past week.

"Although I appreciate that there will be media attention and interest, I would like to ask that my privacy is respected in the coming months and I will share updates on my progress when I am able to do so.

"In the meantime, thank you to everyone for their messages of support - it means so much and will continue to do so in the months ahead. I look forward to seeing you all again and playing the sport I love very soon"

Brooks has scored three goals in nine appearances across all competitions for the Cherries this term, starting seven Championship games under Scott Parker.

ID:467186:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2722:
Written by
Ben Knapton

Click here for more stories about David Brooks

Click here for more stories about Bournemouth

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Bournemouth manager Scott Parker before the match on September 11, 2021
Read Next:
Scott Parker praises character of Bournemouth players following Luton victory
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool25186160243660
2Arsenal25158251222953
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest25145641291247
4Manchester CityMan City25135752351744
5Bournemouth25127644291543
6Chelsea25127647341343
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2512584233941
8Fulham2510963833539
9Aston Villa2510873538-338
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2591063838037
11Brentford25104114342134
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs25931349371230
13Crystal Palace257992932-330
14Everton257992731-430
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd2585122835-729
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2576122947-1827
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2554163554-1919
18Ipswich TownIpswich2538142350-2717
19Leicester CityLeicester2545162555-3017
20Southampton2523201957-389


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!