Hodgkin lymphoma

Wales midfielder David Brooks given all-clear from cancer

May 3, 2022 GMT

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales international David Brooks has been given the all-clear after cancer treatment.

The 24-year-old midfielder, who plays in England's second division with Bournemouth, announced in October that he was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma.

Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?

By CARLA K. JOHNSONApril 15, 2022 GMT

Joyce Ares had just turned 74 and was feeling fine when she agreed to give a blood sample for research. So she was surprised when the screening test came back positive for signs of cancer.

After a repeat blood test, a PET scan and a needle biopsy, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.

Parrot’s cancer comeback leads to Olympic snowboard gold

By EDDIE PELLSFebruary 7, 2022 GMT

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Max Parrot was gearing up for another season at the top of snowboarding when he felt the lump in his neck.

Wales player David Brooks diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

October 13, 2021 GMT

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Wales midfielder David Brooks will begin cancer treatment after being diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma.

The 24-year-old Bournemouth player, who was part of the Wales squad at the European Championshp, earlier withdrew from this month's World Cup qualifiers.

Staley’s journey: Chargers coach’s cancer battle defined him

By JOE REEDYOctober 3, 2021 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chargers coach Brandon Staley will be on the national stage Monday night for the first time when Los Angeles hosts the Las Vegas Raiders.

The narrative will be predictable. How Staley went from Division III defensive coordinator to NFL head coach in five years.

Pittsburgh’s James Conner has cancer, vows to play again

By WILL GRAVESDecember 4, 2015 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh running back James Conner spent the last three months weighing whether to return next fall or head to the NFL after a torn knee ligament ended his junior season before it really began.