Bournemouth player David Brooks has been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma, his club confirmed on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old Wales international left international duty with Wales last week and after medical examination, it has been confirmed that he has Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma.
As a result of this, Brooks will undergo treatment next week after an initial positive prognosis.
He said in a message on the club's website: 'This is a very difficult message for me to write.
I have been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma and will begin a course of treatment next week.