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      My son lost a leg to cancer but now he’s playing football for England after a remarkable operation

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      TEENAGER Charlie Hewson plays football for England — after docs performed incredible surgery to save his leg.Charlie was just nine months old when he was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in his left thigh bone.
      Charlie Hewson, 13, was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma bone cancer when he was just nine months old but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a football prodigyCredit: Dan Charity
      Charlie plays for the England amputee teamCredit: Dan Charity
      In a remarkable op, surgeons removed the upper part of his leg, then reattached and swivelled the lower section, so his foot became his knee joint.
      Charlie, now 13, then adapted so well to his new prosthetic leg, he fulfilled his dream of playing football.
      Mum Kate, 46, who lives in Lindfield, West Sussex, with husband Chris, 47, and their daughter Martha, ten, said: “He plays for the amputee England team and also Chelsea and Brighton amputee teams too, and he loves it.
      “We are so proud watching him play after everything he’s been through.”
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      Kate and Chris first thought Charlie’s swollen leg was from an insect bite and were stunned to be told it was cancer.
      He had six rounds of chemo before becoming one of the first patients in the UK to have a “rotationplasty”, where his lower leg was moved into his hip joint and rotated.
      More chemo followed at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital when the cancer spread — but six months after surgery, the Charlton ­Athletic fan had a prosthetic leg fitted.
      Kate added: “Charlie has always been mad about football, and over the years he’s had prosthetic limbs painted in his favourite team colours.”
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      She said he is an “inspiration”, adding: “It was amazing they managed to carry out this surgery.
      “If they’d had to take his whole leg away, it would have been a whole different ball game for Charlie.”
      In a remarkable operation, surgeons removed the upper part of his leg, then reattached and swivelled the lower section, so his foot became his knee jointCredit: Dan Charity
      Charlie’s mum Kate added: ‘Charlie has always been mad about football’Credit: Dan Charity More

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      Everton chief Bill Kenwright recovering from emergency surgery on cancerous tumour and faces lengthy recovery

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      EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright was forced to undergo emergency surgery earlier this year, the club have announced.The Liverpudlian went under the knife in August to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver.
      Bill Kenwright underwent emergency surgery in AugustCredit: GETTY
      Bill Kenwright had a cancerous tumour on his liverCredit: PA:Press Association
      But complications during the procedure led to a prolonged stay in an intensive care unit.
      The 78-year-old’s condition, thankfully, has improved to the point where he can continue his recovery at home.
      A club statement read: “Everton would like to provide a short update on the health of our Chairman, Bill Kenwright.
      “Following a diagnosis at the beginning of August, Mr Kenwright underwent a major medical procedure six weeks ago to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver. 
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      “The procedure was completely successful, but complications during surgery necessitated a prolonged period in an intensive care unit. 
      “Mr Kenwright is now out of intensive care and has left hospital.
      “He has returned home to continue his recovery which is expected to be lengthy, but complete.
      “Right up until the day of the procedure the Chairman had continued to carry out all his club duties, working hard alongside Mr Moshiri to facilitate the proposed takeover by 777 Partners and supporting Kevin Thelwell with the Club’s summer transfer activity.
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      Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright is finally at home recovering from his surgeryCredit: PA
      “Mr Kenwright has always been fiercely protective of his private life and is grateful that his privacy has been respected during this difficult time.
      “He hopes this will continue following this update.”
      Scores of Toffees fans flooded the club’s official X account with messages of support after learning of Kenwright’s health battle.
      One said: “Prayers with him and his family.”
      Another said: “Hope he gets better soon, wouldn’t wish cancer on me worse enemy, rest up and take it easy Bill.”
      And another said: “Thoughts are with Bill Kenwright in wishing him a full recovery from cancer, now that his illness has been made public.”
      One remarked: “Wishing him a speedy recovery and good health after his operation and hope he’s cancer-free.”
      Another chimed in: “Get well soon BK.”
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      Kenwright has been at the helm of the Goodison Park ship since 2004.
      Everton will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming bitter rivals Liverpool to Goodison for the first Merseyside Derby of the season. More