Bournemouth star David Brooks has penned a statement on the club’s website after being diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma. The 24-year-old had withdrawn from international duty with Wales last week to undergo a medical examination.
It has now been confirmed by Bournemouth and Brooks that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
“This is a very difficult message for me to write,” Brooks wrote in a statement.
“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 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 their medical team we may not have detected the illness.
“I’d also like to say thank you to AFC Bournemouth for all 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.
Brooks has made nine appearances for Bournemouth this season, but was left on the bench for their last match against Sheffield United before the international break.
He had been expected to be part of the Wales squad for World Cup qualifiers against Czech Republic and Estonia.
But his cancer diagnosis meants Brooks will now undergo immediate treatment with the midfielder optimistic of making a return to action in the future.
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