THE footballing world has reached out to send their support to David Brooks, after it was confirmed the Cherries midfielder has been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin lymphoma.
The 24-year-old posted a message to alert supporters and the world to his situation, where he informed us that he hopes to make a full recovery following a positive prognosis and that he will begin treatment next week.
The sad news comes after Brooks was called up to the Wales international squad for the recent break, but withdraw early following a medical examination.
Hodgkin lymphoma is described by the NHS as an "uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body".
It is said to mostly affect young adults in their early 20s and older adults over the age of 70, with around 2,100 people each year diagnosed.
Cherries have pledged their support to the midfielder, with Chief Executive Neill Blake saying: “Everyone at AFC Bournemouth will do everything possible to help support David and his family during his recovery.
“We’re not putting any timescales on his return; we will give David all the time he needs to get well and will do everything that we possibly can to help with that.”
Following the news, here’s how the footballing world showed their support for Brooksy:
We're with you every step of the way, Brooksy ❤️
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) October 13, 2021
You got this champ ❤️🙏🏿 https://t.co/8z8zqZqO1l
— Sol Bamba (@Sol14Bamba) October 13, 2021
Wishing you all the best with your recovery, David.
— England (@England) October 13, 2021
We're all with you ❤️
Wishing you all the best in your recovery, @DRBrooks15 💪
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 13, 2021
❤️ Everyone at Arsenal is right behind you!
Sending you all of the best for your recovery David.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 13, 2021
We’re all behind you. 💙
🙏🏼❤️
— Brahim (@Brahim) October 13, 2021
We all stand with you Brooksy!
— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) October 13, 2021
Together we are Stronger.
Gorau Chwarae Cyd Chwarae. #TogetherStronger https://t.co/lBMON9NG22
💪🏼❤️🙏🏻
— Neco Williams (@necowilliams01) October 13, 2021
Wishing you a very quick recovery 🙏❤️
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) October 13, 2021
With you all the way bro ❤️ https://t.co/VwTn8ce5ca
— CJ Hamilton (@CJHamilton11) October 13, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery, David ❤️
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) October 13, 2021
Everyone at Watford FC is right behind you 🍒🏴
Everyone at Fulham wishes you a speedy recovery, David. Get well soon. 🤍
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 13, 2021
❤️ stay strong my guy https://t.co/aqXVv3iEtI
— Tyrone Mings (@OfficialTM_3) October 13, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery, David! 💛
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) October 13, 2021
Wishing you all the best in your recovery, David 💙
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) October 13, 2021
Wishing you all the best with your recovery, David.
— Chesterfield FC (@ChesterfieldFC) October 13, 2021
Everyone at Chesterfield Football Club is right with you ❤️
The Cherry family will all be beside you @DRBrooks15 and we are all sending positive thoughts to you and your family while you fight this. Stay strong and positive. Xx pic.twitter.com/UNpunrz4Oy
— 🍒 Lyn 🍒 (@SoMoonstruck) October 13, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery, David.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 13, 2021
Everyone at the Club sends their support to you and your family at this time 💙
Wishing you the very best with your recovery, David. Get well soon.
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 13, 2021
Fingers crossed all is ok pal 👍
— Robert snodgrass (@robsnodgrass7) October 13, 2021
Wishing you all the best Brooksy ❤️🙏🏽 https://t.co/2Vlu1jpR8A
— Ethan Ampadu (@ethanamp26) October 13, 2021
Stay strong Brooksy ❤️
— Mark Sampson (@Mark_Sampson) October 13, 2021
Thinking of you brother❤️❤️
— Harry Chapman (@HarryChapman101) October 13, 2021
All the best David ❤️
— Spencer (@SpencerOwen) October 13, 2021
Wishing you all the best for your treatment and full recovery, David. ❤️
— Professional Footballers' Association (@PFA) October 13, 2021
Thinking of you Mate, stay strong!🖤❤️
— Isaiah Brown (@izzyjaybrown) October 14, 2021
We’re all with you, David. Sending our well wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 13, 2021
Wishing you the very best in your recovery, David 🤍
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) October 13, 2021
Everyone at #DCFC is with you 🍒🏴
Stay strong, @DRBrooks15, we’re all with you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SOUnfGchY8
— EFL (@EFL) October 14, 2021
Everyone in the #Spitfires family are wishing you all the best in your recovery, David 💙
— Eastleigh FC (@EastleighFC) October 13, 2021
Hi David, I started my chemotherapy for the very same thing (even the staging!) today. We’ve got this 👊🏼 #LFG
— Ben Quain (@benquain) October 13, 2021
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