Championship - McPhail diagnosed with cancer

PA Sport - Sat, 21 Nov 15:00:00 2009

Cardiff have confirmed that midfielder Stephen McPhail is suffering from cancer.

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The 29-year-old former Republic of Ireland international has been diagnosed with stage one malt lymphoma.

McPhail, who joined Cardiff three years ago, is aiming to return to football by January 2010.

The announcement on the Welsh club's web page says: "Stephen McPhail has been diagnosed with a stage one malt lymphoma, previously known as a pseudo lymphoma.

"Treatment is expected to last for three weeks with a return to football by January 2010.

"The club requests that the privacy of Stephen, his wife, and young family be respected during his recovery."

Malt lymphoma is a relatively rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to cancer charity Macmillan.

It is most common in the stomach but may also occur in the lung, the thyroid, salivary gland and other organs such as the intestine.

Most cases of malt lymphoma affecting the stomach are caused through infection by bacteria Helicobacter pylori.

It is treated with antibiotics, radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy.

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  1. i hope i speak for the majority of tykes GET WELL­­ SOON

    life is more important than holding a grudge

    From TYKE THROUGH AND THROUGH, on Mon 23 Nov 9:50PM

  2. Get well soon McPhail.

    From Rhodri D, on Mon 23 Nov 5:50PM

  3. hope all goes well and a speedy recovery,be great to­ see you out playing again. from all Leicester fans

    From CHRISTOPHER, on Mon 23 Nov 12:04PM

  4. Chelsea and republic of ireland fan here, wishin you a­ speedy recovery

    From unclemckay, on Mon 23 Nov 2:09AM

  5. Get well soon stephen, from a Forest fan

    From Mark, on Sun 22 Nov 11:50PM

  6. from the bottom of my heart i wish you a full and­ speedy recover
    best wishes to you and your family
    from­ A footy fan

    From alan.brewster1965, on Sun 22 Nov 6:09PM

  7. all the best wishes and a full recovery stevie mc .....­ from the owls

    From paul john, on Sun 22 Nov 5:42PM

  8. GET WELL SOON STEPHEN FROM ALL WOLVES FANS

    From Robert, on Sun 22 Nov 5:37PM

  9. These things transcend team loyalty. Get strong and­ well again, then come back to your team.

    From JerryP, on Sun 22 Nov 12:19PM

  10. cancer is the scurge of our society, instead of­ fighting in afghanistan and such places we shouled be­ spending more money on finding a cure for cancer GOOD­ LUCK Stephen and my thoughts are with you and your­ family Ian from Manchester a Barnsley fan!

    From Me, on Sun 22 Nov 10:28AM

  11. i am sure all barnsley fans wish you well and a speedy­ recovery STU T.

    From m u fc / b f c., on Sun 22 Nov 6:55AM

  12. The TOON ARMY all want to say, get well soon ......

    From kevandmags, on Sat 21 Nov 10:24PM

  13. Good luck and Get Well soon.

    From all Baggies fans

    From Paul C, on Sat 21 Nov 9:41PM

  14. Get well soon

    From aussie, on Sat 21 Nov 8:33PM

  15. from a canaries fan and i am sure ALL football fans ,­ get well soon

    From desmond b, on Sat 21 Nov 8:33PM

  16. Great player, nice lad. Get well soon Stephen. Life­ is so precious, enjoy every minute. John the Barugh­ Red.

    From johnhutch711, on Sat 21 Nov 7:37PM

  17. i hope i speak for the majority of tykes GET WELL­ SOON

    life is more important than holding a grudge

    From TYKE THROUGH AND THROUGH, on Sat 21 Nov 7:21PM

  18. as a swansea fan can I say I wish you a speedy recovery­ best of luck

    From PAUL, on Sat 21 Nov 5:04PM

  19. Such a good player. Cardiff won't be the same­ without him.

    From Mack Daddy, on Sat 21 Nov 5:02PM

  20. as a Sunderland fan, I just wanted to say.... get well­ soon bonny lad ;o)

    From keith, on Sat 21 Nov 4:25PM
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