Drogs Star Diagnosed With Testicular Cancer
Drogheda United have confirmed that League Of Ireland veteran Gary O’Neill has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The 31 year old former St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers striker received the diagnosis yesterday and is likely to miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes treatment for the condition.
Drogheda United have released a statement on the matter which reads :
“The board of Drogheda United is saddened to have to inform colleagues, friends and supporters that forward Gary O’Neill was yesterday diagnosed with testicular cancer. He had been experiencing relatively minor symptoms for a short of period time and thought it prudent to seek medical advice. As a result he was sent for tests which has resulted in yesterday’s diagnosis.
He will undergo surgery in the next few days and is likely to require further treatment in the coming weeks and months. He is hopeful of a satisfactory response to the treatment and he remains optimistic and positive for the future.
We are offering Gary and his family every possible support as he undergoes treatment and we look forward to his full and speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary and his family at this difficult time and we know that the many friends that he has made in his long career in football will join us in wishing him well.”
Everyone at Irish News Review would like to wish Gary a speedy recovery.
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