The former England youth player has been given the full support of his club after a cruel personal blow
Hull City defender Angus MacDonald has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, the Championship club has confirmed.
Tests have shown the 26-year-old is suffering from the early stages of the disease.
The Tigers said in a statement on Wednesday that the club will support MacDonald through his recovery.
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"Hull City are sad to announce that Angus MacDonald has been diagnosed with early stages of bowel cancer," Hull's statement read.
"Angus has shown great strength of character in the way he has reacted to this news.