Kentucky sophomore defensive end Joshua Paschal, who was going to see an increase in playing time this season, has malignant melanoma.
UK coach Mark Stoops made the announcement at the team's media day Friday while also reporting that assistant coach John Schlarman is dealing with unspecified health problem.
Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive and life-threatening skin cancer. The cure rates depend on the stage of melanoma by the time of detection. The earlier it is detected the better the chances of being cured.
"It's been a tough couple days in our program leading up to the beginning of camp here," Stoops said.