John Hartson has cancer

DB10

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2531615/Former-footie-star-John-Hartson-fighting-cancer-in-brain.html

Horrible news. Best wishes to him and his family.

I always liked him at Arsenal,Celtic and his other teams.

ScholesyIsGod

Sad news, il never forget that goal he scored against Liverpool in Anfield in the Uefa Cup.

Mossy Monk

Terrible news. I hope it all turns out well for him.

Carroller16

Terrible news. get well soon JH.

Eirebear

All the best big man. Get well soon.

amacachi

Article doesn't make for positive reading.

All the best.

Broxi_Bear_Eire

All the best big man hope all goes well

redzerdrog

wow terrible news get well soon big man

Otis Driftwood

Heard this earlier.Very sad news.Ive known people that have had brain cancer and the survival rate is not good.:(

Het-Field

A superb player. I hope he gets better. Will not forget the Hartson/Kitson axis at West Ham which kept them up in 1996/1997

legs11

wow, terrible news

Brain cancer is not good, makes you wonder how an athlete can succumb to this stuff.

It would be a miracle if he gets around this

B]In 1999 Wimbledon paid £7.5m for Hartson[/B........ .!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8147852.stm

Diabhal Beag

Thats sad. I hope he will be OK

Eire-Dearg

Christ, terrible news. Get well soon John.

Esse85

Best of luck in your fight John

ErinGoBrath

A great lad, hope he beats this.

Savman

34 :eek:

Mental Mickey

Savman wrote: »

34 :eek:

Yup.

Shocking news that.

Hope he gets through it but sadly brain cancer has a very high mortality rate

Mr.Nice Guy

Was very saddened to read about this. Must be devastating for him and his family. I hope he can make a swift recovery.

Podge2k7

Terrible news, hopefully he recovers from it.

eirebhoy

Horrible news. I had a friend die from brain cancer at 19 but I'm still shocked to hear someone so young get it. It'll be a long road and let's hope he get through it.

buckfasterer

Fantastic memory of the big man.....Jackie McNamara's testimonial weekend in Letterkenny a few years back. I was working in the bar for it and big Johnny up singin rebel songs with the band.....legendary stuff! A sound fella and had time for everyone, here's hoping this works out ok for him.

thomond2006

From me and everyone on boards, get well soon mate.

A great pro, gan dabht ar fad and forever a Bhoys legend.

Kev_ps3

Shocking news:(

Glico Man

Was at Anfield when he scored against us in the UEFA Cup.

Very sad news for such a young and talented man.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

JP Liz

Former Wales striker John Hartson is battling brain cancer.

The 34-year-old went to hospital on Friday complaining of severe headaches and was given the devastating diagnosis yesterday. Tests showed he is also suffering from testicular cancer.

Hartson, who played for West Ham, West Brom and Celtic among others during his career, now faces chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment in a bid to beat the disease.

A cancer specialist at the hospital where Hartson was diagnosed urged fans today to respect his privacy.

Dr Gianfilippo Bertelli, consultant medical oncologist at ABM University NHS Trust in Swansea, confirmed that the former striker attended the city's Singleton Hospital on Friday "displaying symptoms consistent with testicular cancer".

He added: "Unfortunately, it has also been confirmed that this cancer has spread to Mr Hartson's brain.

"We are awaiting the results of further tests to establish a full picture of Mr Hartson's diagnosis.

"We will be commencing a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy as soon as possible and foresee many months of treatment.

"Mr Hartson will continue under the care of the specialist consultant oncologists as we aim for a positive outcome from this treatment.

"We realise that Mr Hartson is a much-loved figure and there are many fans and well-wishers who will be keen to hear news of his progress.

"However, while treatment is ongoing, we would ask that the privacy of Mr Hartson, and all the patients who attend our hospital, is respected.

"With his blessing, we will give further updates when appropriate."

The statement, issued through the hospital, also carried words of support from his family and friends.

"All the family, and John's friends, are doing all we can to support him and praying that he will make a full recovery," the statement said.

"John is getting excellent care from the oncologists at the hospital as he begins his treatment.

"John is a family man and we appreciate all the messages of support we have already received."

Celtic have offered their support to John Hartson following reports that the former Hoops striker is battling cancer.

The 34-year-old has apparently been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has now spread to his brain.

He was given the news at the weekend following tests at the Singleton Hospital in Swansea after complaining of severe headaches.

Hartson was signed by Martin O'Neill in a £6million deal in 2001 and was a popular figure with fans during the five years he spent at Parkhead.

During that time, he scored 89 league goals for Celtic and was voted Player of the Year by both his fellow professionals and the Scottish Football Writers Association.

A Celtic spokesperson said: "John Hartson is a man whom Celtic Football Club has immense respect and affection for.

"He has served the club, and the game of football in general, with distinction over many years.

"Clearly, everyone at the club fully supports John and his family at this extremely difficult time.

"It is very difficult for us to understand what John is going through at the moment, but we will offer any support we can to a great Celtic player.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Celtic family are with John at this time."

hope he beats it

whatawaster

rarnes1 wrote: »

Shocking news that.

Hope he gets through it but sadly brain cancer has a very high mortality rate

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers out there – even at advanced stages 80% of patients are cured, so fingers crossed he’ll get through this.

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whatawaster wrote: »

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers out there – even at advanced stages 80% of patients are cured, so fingers crossed he’ll get through this.

But it's in his brain too.

Pro. F

Terrible news. Hope he gets through and recovers soon.

premierstone

ScholesyIsGod wrote: »

Sad news, il never forget that goal he scored against Liverpool in Anfield in the Uefa Cup.

Definitely my favourite Celtic goal.

Terrible news, hopefully the strength of character he showed as a player will see him come through this battle as well, best wishes big man YNWA

whatawaster

Des wrote: »

But it's in his brain too.

Yeah, but even if he’s in the very worst prognostic category (like Lance Armstrong was) his chances are at least 50:50 from what I’ve read. Hopefully he’ll get the best possible treatment and make a full recovery.

eirebhoy

Just remembered that he scored an absolute belter playing in a charity match at Celtic Park a few weeks ago for Tommy Burns who died from cancer last year.

Y2J_MUFC

All the best to him.

No better man to beat something like this.

Paparazzo

premierstone wrote: »

Definitely my favourite Celtic goal.

Terrible news, hopefully the strength of character he showed as a player will see him come through this battle as well, best wishes big man YNWA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iodsuIr1zDk

Roddy23

Horrible news to see someone as young as Hartson have to deal with this. Best of luck to him in his recovery.

Eirebear

Cancer in his lungs now too.

Things like this make you realise how unimportant football rivalries are in the grand scheme of things.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8151728.stm

Hartson critical after surgery

Former Wales, Arsenal and Celtic striker John Hartson who is fighting testicular cancer is in a critical condition in hospital.

Doctors have confirmed that the cancer which had already spread to his brain, has now been diagnosed in his lungs.

The 34-year-old, capped by Wales 51 times, was diagnosed at the weekend.

He was transferred to Morriston Hospital in Swansea on Tuesday and underwent emergency surgery and is now receiving round-the-clock care.

eirebhoy

Not looking good at all.

Broxi_Bear_Eire

Terrible terrible news

My thought and prayers are with him and his family

Chardee MacDennis

very sad to hear, once i heard it had spread to his brain it looked fairly bad, now with the lungs as well i wouldnt hold out much hope. always liked him especially after the berkovic incident! he has the mentality to fight it, lets hope he has the strength too..

Antrim_Man

This is just so so sad. I pray you dont suffer big man and that a miracle happens for you.

Simply Red

Just heard this today, horrible news, and at only 34 :eek:. Best of luck John

madds

Shocking news. Hope you pull through big guy.

gucci

Scary how quickly this has all escalated and spread, he may have been suffering unknowingly for a while i suppose. Poor guy. Hope for him and his family that he is comfortable at least.

daveyboy_1ie

Only heard last week he went to hosptial complaining of bad headaches, next thing he has testicular cancer and it has spread to his brains and lungs. All within a week of being diagnosed.

Shocking news and hopefully he makes a full recovery, always liked him as he was a battler. as posts have said already, football pales into insigificance when you hear news like this,

eirebhoy

Lance Armstrong:
"My thoughts go out to John Hartson. Livestrong, John! We're pulling for you! Folks, hold him in your thoughts and prayers please."
https://twitter.com/lancearmstrong

Seve Ballesteros:
I am aware you will suffer moments of deep despair but remember I am with you. You must believe you will win over the illness like you won matches with Celtic."


A petition for anyone to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/csc1888/petition.html

Paparazzo

Poor guy, didn't know it was so serious till now. Hopefully he pulls through.

Broxi_Bear_Eire

eirebhoy wrote: »

Lance Armstrong:
"My thoughts go out to John Hartson. Livestrong, John! We're pulling for you! Folks, hold him in your thoughts and prayers please."
https://twitter.com/lancearmstrong

Seve Ballesteros:
I am aware you will suffer moments of deep despair but remember I am with you. You must believe you will win over the illness like you won matches with Celtic."


A petition for anyone to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/csc1888/petition.html

I know this may sound petty but the petition would have got a lot more support if it said football supporters and not Celtic supporters.

I have and will continue to pray for the big man

pablodunlop

The big man is making a fight of it!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8171309.stm

"Former footballer John Hartson is getting stronger and has made an "excellent recovery" from a second operation on his brain, doctors say."

eirebhoy

His girlfriend is due a baby in December.