Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse, will step away from football

Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has announced his relapse with cancer and confirmed he will be unavailable for selection indefinitely while he undergoes chemotherapy treatment. The central midfielder previously missed the majority of the 2022-23 season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. The Mayo Clinic defines Hodgkin Lymphoma as “a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.” The 28-year-old told a press conference on Thursday: “Yesterday I was informed that I have relapsed with cancer. I will...

Feb 6, 2025 - 12:50
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Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse, will step away from football
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has announced his relapse with cancer and confirmed he will be unavailable for selection indefinitely while he undergoes chemotherapy treatment. The central midfielder previously missed the majority of the 2022-23 season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. The Mayo Clinic defines Hodgkin Lymphoma as “a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.” The 28-year-old told a press conference on Thursday: “Yesterday I was informed that I have relapsed with cancer. I will...