Houston Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with Leukemia
Houston Texans novitiate John Met him III is doubtful to play within the NFL this season after being diagnosed with Leukemia.
The wide receiver, 22, blazoned the opinion on Sunday but said he's in" good spirits" and that he expects to make a recovery.
" lately i used to be diagnosed with APL( Acute Promyelocyte
Leukemia), the foremost curable from of Leukemia," he wrote during a statement." I'm presently entering great medical aid , am in good spirits and that i anticipate to make a recovery at a after point in time.
" As a results of this opinion, I'll probably not be playing football this season. My main focus are going to be on my health and recovery.
" many thanks in advance for your support and well- wishes. I can't stay to come back stronger than ever. God Bless."
consistent with the National Organization of Rare diseases, APL may be a blood cancer" characterized by a pronounced increase in a type of white blood cells known as promyelocytes."
John has overcome every challenge'
Metchie was the 44th overall pick during this time's NFL draft.
The Alabama product had 96 catches for,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season before a period on the sidelines after tearing his ACL in December.
His former trainer at Alabama, Nick Saban, transferred his stylish wishes.
" John has overcome every challenge placed ahead of him in his life with durability and determination, and we're behind him every step of the way in his fight against Leukemia," Saban wrote during a statement on Sunday.
" it is a blessing that he's in a megacity known for great care and with an association, within the Houston Texans, who'll be with him throughout this trip.
" Our studies and prayers will remain with him throughout this battle."
The wide receiver, 22, blazoned the opinion on Sunday but said he's in" good spirits" and that he expects to make a recovery.
" lately i used to be diagnosed with APL( Acute Promyelocyte
Leukemia), the foremost curable from of Leukemia," he wrote during a statement." I'm presently entering great medical aid , am in good spirits and that i anticipate to make a recovery at a after point in time.
" As a results of this opinion, I'll probably not be playing football this season. My main focus are going to be on my health and recovery.
" many thanks in advance for your support and well- wishes. I can't stay to come back stronger than ever. God Bless."
consistent with the National Organization of Rare diseases, APL may be a blood cancer" characterized by a pronounced increase in a type of white blood cells known as promyelocytes."
John has overcome every challenge'
Metchie was the 44th overall pick during this time's NFL draft.
The Alabama product had 96 catches for,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season before a period on the sidelines after tearing his ACL in December.
His former trainer at Alabama, Nick Saban, transferred his stylish wishes.
" John has overcome every challenge placed ahead of him in his life with durability and determination, and we're behind him every step of the way in his fight against Leukemia," Saban wrote during a statement on Sunday.
" it is a blessing that he's in a megacity known for great care and with an association, within the Houston Texans, who'll be with him throughout this trip.
" Our studies and prayers will remain with him throughout this battle."
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