John Hartson is fighting cancer and is making progress with the support of family and friends
| Former Wales international and Celtic striker John Hartson spoke publicly today for the first time since he was admitted to hospital with cancer. He wanted to thank well-wishers for their support in his fight for life Hartson, who is continuing chemotherapy treatment which started earlier this week, also said he was "feeling well" at the moment. Hartson was transferred from a critical care unit to the care of the cancer team at Singleton Hospital in Swansea after making progress in his treatment. Hartson has been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has spread to his brain and lungs. He was admitted to hospital in his home city of Swansea last month where he underwent emergency surgery. Hartson said: "I'm feeling well at the moment. I'd like to thank all the wonderful staff for the excellent care they have been giving me. I'm really grateful to all the people who have sent messages, cards and flowers - they have been such a big lift to me and my family. People have taken time out to write a message and buy a card and that means a lot." Club and country rivalry had been forgotten with support and good wishes directed to Hartson from a wide spectrum of sports fans. Some of the most recent messages and support have come from other sporting figures such as boxer Joe Calzaghe and former Wales and Manchester United footballer Mickey Thomas. Hartson added: "I'm not going to be able to thank everyone personally for their message but I appreciate every one, both from inside and outside football. And the biggest thanks to my fantastic family and friends." | |
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