Cancer (disease)

Subterms

    More stories

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Student, 20, given £5k by Man City star Jack Grealish dies of leukaemia after getting just weeks to live

      by

      A STUDENT who was given £5,000 by Manchester City star Jack Grealish has died of leukaemia.Dylan Lamb thought he’d pulled a muscle and went to the doctor with back pain earlier this year.
      Dylan Lamb, pictured with his girlfriend Phoebe Cole, has died of leukaemiaCredit: Facebook
      The 20-year-old was given £5,000 by Manchester City star Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
      The 20-year-old was then diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
      Dylan, from Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, died at home surrounded by his family on Saturday evening.
      A post on social media read: “He went in his sleep with his family by his side, having said his goodbyes to all of his friends the day before and he was still full of laughs and jokes.”
      Dylan’s friends continued: “I cannot put into words the love that us lads and Dylan’s family have felt through this difficult time.
      Read more Sport News
      “We cannot thank everyone enough for the continued support and love.
      “I hope we have done you proud bro and I hope you know that we will always love you.”
      A GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds for Dylan to head to America for life-saving treatment.
      It has so far raised more than £170,000, while his friends took on the Three Peaks Challenge.
      Most read in Football
      England and Manchester City ace Jack Grealish chipped in after hearing about the Liverpool University student’s plight.
      The 27-year-old star shared the page link on Instagram in July with a broken heart and crying emoji.
      He posted: “Please have a read.”
      Discussing Dylan’s cancer battle, his girlfriend Phoebe Cole said: “It got progressively worse, he lost his appetite and was being sick.
      “His mum took him to A&E in unbearable pain and a blood test showed his white blood cells were through the roof.
      “It all happened so fast, he was diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and then three days later he was having chemotherapy.”
      Dylan thought he’d pulled a muscle and went to the doctor with back painCredit: Facebook
      He was then diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic LeukaemiaCredit: GoFundMe.. More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal told love rival ‘I’ll slit your throat’ and ‘I hope you die of cancer’ in vicious rant

      by

      AMIR KHAN’s wife Faryal Makhdoom launched into a furious rant at a new love rival linked to her love-rat husband, saying she hoped she would “die of cancer”.The reality star also said she would slit her throat during a screaming telephone conversation with the unnamed woman, who former world ­boxing ­champion Amir met in Dubai.
      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom launched into a furious rant at a love rival linked to her husbandCredit: Getty
      Faryal Makhdoom, 32, said she hoped the woman would ‘die of cancer’ during a screaming telephone conversationCredit: INSTAGRAM/FARYAL
      In an audio recording heard by The Sun, Faryal, 32, vents: “If you ever contact Amir again, I will slit your f****** throat.
      “You should be scared of me, b*tch, you should be scared of me.”
      She added: “I hope one day you die with cancer, b*tch, okay?
      “Now go hang up. F*** off now. Dumb b*tch.”
      READ MORE ON AMIR KHAN
      Influencer Faryal, who shares three children with the former Team GB star, also boasted about how she is “the biggest Asian” and claimed people are keen to imitate her.
      Faryal ranted: “I’m the biggest Asian, alright, and girls like you look up to me.”
      “And you sleep with married men — b*tch.
      “Have you seen the state of you? You think you look like me? B*tch, you wish you looked like me.”
      Most read in Boxing
      While the remarks were not intended as a genuine threat, it’s not the first time Faryal has ranted at another woman targeted by Amir’s flirting.
      Last week, former BBC presenter Suzi Mann revealed that Faryal had sent her “vile and abusive” messages after receiving inappropriate texts from Amir, 36, after a music concert in 2016.
      Ms Mann said: “It was apparent she had gotten hold of his phone and seen all the messages he had been sending me.
      “She then proceeded to message me pretending to be him — which was immediately obvious because she appeared to have, at the time, a few more brain cells than him.”
      Faryal’s latest rant, which has been circulated on TikTok, comes as Amir desperately tries to patch up their troubled ten-year marriage.
      Last month, it was revealed the couple were living apart, basing themselves between their homes in Dubai and the UK, after Amir was caught sexting bridal model and influencer Sumaira, 25.
      He bought his wife a £130,000 ­Mercedes in a bid to win her over, plus posted clips of a family cinema trip, with a camera crew, in an attempt to prove a reconciliation had taken place.
      The Sun revealed last week that the pair were trying to work out their marital problems.
      In an audio recording heard by The Sun, Faryal vents: ‘If you ever contact Amir again, I will slit your f** **** throat’Credit: Reuters
      It comes as Amir tries to patch up their troubled ten-year marriageCredit: Ian Whittaker More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      David Brooks reveals he has not spoken to Bournemouth boss about cancer battle and doesn’t want to be picked on sympathy

      by

      DAVID BROOKS made an emotional Premier League return following his battle with cancer last season – but now the Bournemouth man feels ready to kick on for real.The Wales international, 26, was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021 and returned to action in March this year after more than 500 days out.
      David Brooks returned to the pitch last season after overcoming cancerCredit: Rex
      Having been used sparingly by the Cherries towards the end of the last campaign, Brooks has impressed under new boss Andoi Iraola in pre-season, but revealed the two have not even discussed his cancer battle – which is just how he wants it.
      Brooks told SunSport: “We haven’t spoken about it.
      “As bad as it sounds, I’m sure he’ll have a bit of sympathy for the cancer side of it, but he has come in to do a job. I am here to do a job so it is not anything to be discussed.
      “He wants the best XI out there on the first day of the season and I want to be in that XI.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      “It is not really anything to talk about or be discussed.
      “Would I want a sympathy pick? No, not at all.
      “I’d feel worse him putting me on and I don’t think I’m ready and me playing awful if I thought I wasn’t ready.
      “I’ve been working hard to get into that XI and if I get in there I want it to be on merit.”
      Most read in Football
      Bournemouth boss Andoi Iraola has not spoken to him about his cancer battleCredit: Rex
      Brooks has scored twice in three pre-season games so far this summer, grabbing one superb goal during the Cherries’ trip to Marbella and a late winner against Southampton on Tuesday.
      Having cleared the hurdle of a return for Bournemouth and Wales last season, Brooks is now focused on getting back to his game-changing best when West Ham visit on the opening day of the season.
      But the former Sheffield United man knows there is still a long way to go.
      He added: “Towards the end of last season I was just trying to get back and be involved in whatever kind of minutes I could but this season is different.
      “I was just desperate to get back in a Bournemouth shirt and a Wales shirt.
      “Now that is ticked off I am trying to get myself back in that starting XI and showing everyone what I can do.
      “I wouldn’t say back to normal. I haven’t played over 60 minutes in near enough three years, it is not like I’m thinking I’ll be playing 90 minutes against West Ham.”
      New boss Iraola is working to implement a new high-octane style of football on the south coast, and while his training has been demanding it is something Brooks is relishing.
      He said: “It is different.
      “Every gaffer I’ve had has been English based. It is a different regime and style of getting fit but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
      Read More on The Sun
      “There is a lot of work with the ball.
      “There are triple sessions but it’s not going out and running around poles in a field so it’s enjoyable.” More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      I suffered bone aches and mouth ulcers through cancer but beat it – now I’ve made history at Women’s World Cup

      by

      NEW ZEALAND and Brighton defender Rebekah Stott has bravely spoken out about her cancer diagnosis and how it inspired her World Cup dream.The 30-year-old, who played in today’s opening game of the World Cup, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March 2021, just a few months after joining Brighton in the Women’s Super League.
      Stott made history with New Zealand on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      The defender is a key member of the New Zealand squadCredit: Getty
      Stott kept fans updated on her progress through her blogCredit: INSTAGRAM @beatitbystotty
      But just five months later, following several rounds of gruelling treatment, she entered complete remission.
      In an episode of the Discovery+ documentary, ‘World at Their Feet’, Stott opened up about her diagnosis and her incredible journey back into football.
      “Obviously, I came to Brighton all excited and ready to go,” she said.
      “I had a little bit of a lump on my neck. It kept growing and getting bigger and bigger. I had surgery, I had a needle biopsy.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      “Finally, after about three or four months, we got the diagnosis that I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
      “‘Why did this happen to me?’, has definitely gone through my head a lot, but I know that I will never know the answer to that.
      “‘Yes, this sucks, but I have a good prognosis. In a c**p situation, I am lucky’.
      “It was all quite rushed. I was straight in for my first day of chemo. The first cycle was bad. I was throwing up everywhere.
      Most read in Football
      “And then bone aches, headaches, dizziness, mouth ulcers, they were probably one of the worst because you were trying to eat, and it would just be impossible.”
      Despite the difficult circumstances she endured, Stott remained upbeat as she kept fans updated through social media and her blog, ‘Beat It by Stotty’.
      The defender also remained determined to return to football and used that, along with family and friends, to inspire her through months of treatment.
      She added: “My family was great. My friends were really there for me. I had a lot of people looking after me.
      “The thought of getting back to football when I finished my cancer treatment was always there and that was always my goal, to get back on the field, so that was a huge motivation for me.”
      In July 2021, just a matter of months after being diagnosed, the New Zealand star announced that she was in complete remission.
      In a blog post, she wrote: “This is the blog I’ve been hanging out to write, I’m officially in COMPLETE REMISSION. It’s surreal and I’m still not quite sure how to describe the feeling, but I’m filled with so much happiness and I’m so appreciative to everyone who has helped me along the way.”
      Within just a few months of entering remission, Stott re-joined Melbourne City before signing a two-year deal with Brighton in 2022.
      And her World Cup dream came true last month when she was named in Jitka Klimkova’s 23-woman New Zealand squad.
      Stott made history with New Zealand on the opening day of the tournament this week, helping the country to it’s first-ever World Cup win.
      The Football Ferns earned a shock 1-0 win over Norway, who are ranked 12th in the world by FIFA.
      Read More on The Sun
      Hannah Wilkinson broke the deadlock just after half time following an excellent passage of team play.
      Ria Percival had the opportunity to double New Zealand’s lead late in the game, but her penalty rattled the crossbar.
      New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in the opening game of the World CupCredit: Getty More

    • 263 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea star Ann-Katrin Berger beat cancer twice – now she’s heading to the World Cup and could face her Lioness partner

      by

      NOT many players can say that they’ve represented their country at a World Cup.Even fewer can say that they’ve done so off the back of a double-winning season.
      Ann-Katrin Berger is at the World Cup with GermanyCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year during Euro 2022Credit: Getty
      She returned to the Chelsea squad in SeptemberCredit: Getty
      But only one will be able to say that they’ve done all of the above after beating cancer… twice.
      Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has enjoyed some of the highest of highs throughout her playing career, but she has also had to endure some terrible lows.
      In November 2017, just over one year into her spell with Birmingham City, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
      Despite her devastating diagnosis, Berger was determined to continue playing football.
      Read More on Women’s Football
      She even earned a spot in the PFA Team of the Year at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, just two months after recovering.
      And the following year, she made a huge move to Women’s Super League giants Chelsea.
      Career-wise, the 32-year-old is at the top of her game, having won four WSL titles, three FA Cups and two Continental Cups with the Blues.
      Berger’s incredible form saw her earn a place in Germany’s Euro 2022 squad last summer, but her immense joy – after being called up for her first major tournament – was marred when she found out that her cancer had returned following four years in remission.
      Most read in Football
      She has since recovered and helped Chelsea to the WSL title and another FA Cup winCredit: Getty
      Berger received support from her international teammates last SeptemberCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper told Sky Sports in November: “It had actually started at the beginning of July.
      “We came [together] with the German national team [for the Euros] on July 3 and my yearly appointment was on July 5.
      “It was a little bit of a weird feeling because it was the last one of the normal appointments, but then the blood samples came back negative in thyroid cancer language.
      “Whilst the Euros were still ongoing, I had to do some other tests and the next step after the blood test. Most of the time, it was ultrasounds so they’re checking any lymph nodes or unusual things and that was one week after.
      “After that, I started to wonder what was going on because sometimes, the bloods can go up and down, that’s a normal thing, especially with athletes when hormones and everything are different.
      “But then after the ultrasound, they called me again and I had to go in and they took a biopsy as well. Then I was like ‘Ok, something bad is going on’, but I still wanted to carry on with football.
      “At that point, we’d finished the group stages and I wanted to keep it to myself. Obviously close ones, my family and everything, they started to know something was wrong but at that time, my team didn’t know because they had to focus on the Euros.
      “I know how to deal with it because I’ve been there before so that’s why I started to keep it to myself. The doctors gave me the all-clear to train as normal and said there wouldn’t be any problems.”
      Berger waited until the latter stages of Euro 2022 to inform her international teammates of her diagnosis, simply because she wanted to enjoy the tournament as much as possible.
      She added: “It was a difficult moment, but I kept it a little bit more quiet. I wanted to enjoy the Euros for myself because that kept me going – it actually was just nice to do something and not feel sorry for yourself.”
      In August, Berger announced to the world that her cancer had returned.
      In a statement on social media, she wrote: “I wanted to update fans directly that unfortunately, after four years of living cancer-free, there has been a recurrence detected in my thyroid.”
      Despite the devastating setback, she remarkably returned to action just over a month later, featuring in Chelsea’s WSL clash against Manchester City.
      And in March she was hailed as a hero after saving two penalties which subsequently sent the Blues through to the Champions League semi-final.
      Four months on from that electric evening at Stamford Bridge, Berger is now in Australia and New Zealand for her first World Cup.
      The goalkeeper has already lifted the WSL trophy and the FA Cup this year, but now she has her sights firmly set on arguably the biggest accolade in football.
      The goalkeeper is dating England defender Jess CarterCredit: Getty
      Carter is in the England squad for the World CupCredit: Getty
      However, in order to win the World Cup, Berger and her Germany teammates will have to get past European champions England.
      And that means the goalkeeper will have to better her girlfriend, and Chelsea teammate, Jess Carter.
      The couple started dating in 2017 and they now live together in London.
      But while they represent two different nations, there is little-to-no rivalry between them.
      Read More on The Sun
      In an interview with The Guardian last year, Carter said: “There wasn’t really any direct competition [during the Euros] because we are both really chilled people.”
      Germany kick off their World Cup campaign against Morocco on July 24, while England face Haiti on July 22nd.
      The couple have been dating since 2021Credit: Alamy More

    • 175 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Wrexham star Ben Tozer’s heartbreak as dad dies after brain operation following cancer battle

      by

      WREXHAM defender Ben Tozer has revealed the heartbreaking news that his father has died following a brain operation.The 33-year-old defender confirmed on social media that his dad found out on Saturday he had leukaemia.
      Ben Tozer confirmed the tragic news on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      He underwent a brain operation the following day, but on Monday he tragically passed away.
      Tozer said: “On Saturday, I was told my Dad has Leukaemia but it’s treatable.
      “On Sunday night, he required a brain operation, which went positively, then last night the unthinkable happened. 💔
      “Sadly, all of this happened because he had left it too late.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      “Unknowingly, he was masking the fact he was [in] complete agony.
      “‘Go and get checked’ we regularly said.
      “He was just too scared of what it could be.
      “Thank you, Dad. Our last words together will live with me forever.
      Most read in EFL
      “I love you. I hope we have all done you proud.”
      Responding to Tozer’s statement, Wrexham said: “So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ❤️”
      And Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds added: “Gut wrenching. Sending so much love to the Tozer family.”
      Fans of the club also offered messages of condolence for the centre-back.
      One said: “So sad for Ben and his family. At the same time I admire him sharing and thinking of others.
      “Men in particular can avoid going to a GP and hopefully this will make someone think differently.”
      Another added: “Condolences on your loss Ben 💔.”
      A third replied: “I’ve been there and it ain’t easy. Sending a bunch of love your way, gang.”
      And a fourth said: “Awful news, thoughts with Ben and his family ❤️.”
      Wrexham returned to League Two at the end of last season after 15 years in non-league football.
      Read More on The Sun
      Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney have spearheaded the Welsh side’s upturn in fortunes.
      And Wrexham are already favourites to clinch promotion from the fourth tier this season. More

    • 163 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Wales star David Brooks doesn’t want any sympathy following successful return from cancer

      by

      DAVID BROOKS does not want to be picked by Wales on sentiment following a successful battle with cancer.The Bournemouth winger had 18 months on the sidelines after his stage two Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis on Dragons duty in October 2021.
      David Brooks is back in the Wales squad after battle with cancerCredit: Alamy
      Brooks won the last of his 21 Welsh caps during the Euro 2020 finals two summers agoCredit: The Mega Agency
      Brooks is back in Robert Page’s Wales squad for the first time since his cancer fight ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Armenia in Cardiff.
      But the 25-year-old reckons he is back on the international stage on merit after six appearances for Bournemouth.
      Brooks said: “I don’t want any sympathy.
      “I don’t want anyone thinking, ‘We’ll give him a game here, or a game there, because he’s been through a lot and it will mean a lot to him.’
      read more football news
      “I don’t want any of that. I want it to be on merit and I believe that’s why I got two starts at the end of the year.
      “I also believe that’s why I am here now. I don ‘t want to be called up just to be a spare part.
      “I’m working hard to get back in the Bournemouth team and be starting for Wales as well.”
      Brooks won the last of his 21 caps against Denmark at the Euros two summers ago.
      Most read in Football
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST SPORTS BETTING APPS IN THE UK
      Brooks added: “It’s a very nice feeling to be back. The players have welcomed me with open arms.
      “It’s my first camp in two years so it will be a very special moment putting the Welsh shirt on again.
      “I’m hoping it will be a nice reception if I can get some minutes.”
      Brooks took part in Wales’ training camp in Portugal last week where he had an emotional reunion with team-mates – and saw Welsh medical chief Jonathan Houghton again.
      The Cherries attacker asked Houghton for paracetamol to combat symptoms of weight loss and night sweats.
      But it was Houghton’s quick-thinking which saved Brooks as he was sent immediately for tests which revealed the illness.
      Brooks added: “I do owe Jon the doc because he’s done a lot for us. It’s always nice to see him.
      “Whenever my mum and dad see him they burst out crying and give him a big hug. There’s a lot of respect there and I can’t thank him enough.
      “I just love playing football. It has been my life for 23 years and as soon as I got the diagnosis, that was snatched away in the blink of an eye.
      “The awful news crushes your world. 
      “I didn’t have a single care about football. I just wanted to still be on earth. The dark times were dark but the prognosis was positive.
      When you have gone through a scare like that it puts life into perspective that football isn’t life or death. The main thing is being happy and healthy.
      “It was nice to get messages from my old coaches like Eddie Howe and Chris Wilder. Pagey texted me. They were all supportive.” 
      Brooks was handed a new contract by Bournemouth last August until the summer of 2026 but the ex-Sheffield United star is still ambitious to play at the very top for club and country.
      He said: “My outlook on life has changed a bit but football does mean a lot to me and my ambitions and drive haven’t changed.
      “I still want to try and get to the very top. 
      Read more on The Sun
      “I missed the World Cup so the aim is still to play in that and in the Champions League. I want to play at as high a level as possible.
      “I am still as determined to achieve what I want to achieve in football.” More

    • 225 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Charlotte Duffy dead aged 37: Model and ex-Crystal Palace cheerleader passes away as she loses brave cancer battle

      by

      CRYSTAL PALACE are mourning the loss of cheerleader Charlotte Duffy, who died at the age of 37 following a brave battle with cancer.Duffy was one of the original Crystals who also made a name for herself as a model.
      Crystal Palace cheerleader Charlotte Duffy died at the age of 37Credit: TWITTER – Crystals_CPFC
      The Crystal Girls confirmed the sad news on social media where they also issued a picture of her in full uniform at Selhurst Park.
      The Crystals stated she was “beautiful inside and out” and will be missed by the entire Palace family.
      The Crystal Girls tweeted: “RIP Charlotte Duffy, one of the original Crystals who sadly lost her battle with cancer.
      “She was beautiful inside and out and will be missed by us all! Sending our love to her family.”
      Read More on Football
      The club followed it up with a tweet of their own sending condolences to Duffy’s loved ones.
      Crystal Palace tweeted: “Everyone at the club sends their deepest condolences to Charlotte’s friends, family and loved ones.”
      All sorts of football fans then flooded social media paying tribute to Duffy and reaching out to her family as well as friends.
      One fan posted: “This is so sad my heart and soul go out to Charlotte and her friends and family. Big part of Palace family, far too young RIP Charlotte.”
      Most read in Football
      Another commented: “Absolutely heartbreaking and my thoughts are with her family and friends.”
      A third tweeted: “We are so sorry to hear this awful news. Forever part of the #PalaceFamily.”
      This fan wrote: “How very sad, far too young and so difficult for her family and friends. RIP Charlotte.”
      And that one said: “Very sad to read. Met all the Crystals at a charity do years and years ago. Thoughts with friends and family.” More