Bournemouth head coach Scott Parker has no doubts midfielder David Brooks will "come out fighting" following his cancer diagnosis.
"He's a liked and loved member of the squad," Parker told BBC Radio Solent.
"The players will do everything they can to make sure he and his family will be supported throughout this."
Former Sheffield United player Brooks has scored three goals in nine appearances for the Cherries this season and was on international duty when the illness was first detected by the Wales medical team.
Parker, whose father passed away from cancer 10 years ago, says the club have rallied around Brooks in recent days.