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McPhail diagnosed with cancer
Cardiff City have confirmed that midfielder Stephen McPhail is suffering from cancer after he was diagnosed with stage one malt lymphoma.
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The 29-year-old former Republic of Ireland international, who joined Cardiff three years ago, is aiming to return to football by January 2010.
The player started his career at Leeds United and had loan spells at Millwall and Nottingham Forest before joining Barnsley in 2004.
The announcement on the Welsh club's web page reads: "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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ell_raiser (Leeds United fan)
"Good luck Stephen, if you can beat Nedved and Crespo like you did for us in the Champions League then you can beat this. "
Moscow_devil (Manchester United fan)
"Knew Stephen's mum & dad & saw him progress as a footballer in Rush. Wish Stephen, his wife & family especially Paula & Leo his parents a successful & quick recovery. My thoughts & prayers are with you. "
Longy78 (Millwall fan)
"Good luck Stephen, Sure you will come through this"
forefather (Leeds United fan)
"all the best, hope you get better ASAP."
zippie (Liverpool fan)
"All the best Steve..."
sofaking (Tottenham Hotspur fan)
"he seems to be a good bloke. I remember he was going to be the next big thing for Leeds and Ireland. All the best.. get well soon Steve. "
safc26jc (Sunderland fan)
"all the best mate. liked you since the early leeds days with the o'leary boys. good luck against thsi truly awful disease"
Huddo (Leeds United fan)
"Best wishes to Steve and family. Hope all goes well and look forward to a speedy return."
IBegYourPardew (Charlton Athletic fan)
"Good luck Stephen. If his battling performances are anything to go by he'll beat this aswell. Look forward to seeing you play in 2010. "
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