David Brooks of AFC Bournemouth and Wales shares that he is cancer free and is cleared to continue playing football

David Brooks has shared he is now cancer free and has been given the all-clear to continue his football career. The AFC Bournemouth and Welsh midfielder was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma, an uncommon form of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in October last year. Brooks had left the Wales squad the week before his diagnosis due to illness.

Ad/> “It has been a few months since my last update and in that time I have thankfully completed my cancer treatment,” Brooks announced on Twitter this afternoon. “I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible medical staff for their amazing work and support throughout the process. World Cup Qualification UEFA‘They should all be ashamed of themselves’ – Bale hits out at ‘disgusting’ treatment25/03/2022 AT 00:18 /> “Last week I met with my specialist having reviewed my final test results.

I am delighted to say the treatment was successful and I can now say that I have been given the all clear and am now cancer free. “Those words feel incredible to say and I am so thankful for all your messages and good wishes, these really helped me through the tough times. I am so excited to start the journey back to full fitness and continuing my football career.” «The lads at Bournemouth have had an excellent season so far and I am looking forward to being back at The Vitality to cheer the team on as we head into the most important fixtures of the season.