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LONDON : Former Celtic, Arsenal and Wales striker John Hartson, who is battling cancer, was in a critical condition on Wednesday after emergency brain surgery.
The 34-year-old, who had been diagnosed with testicular cancer, underwent neurosurgery to relieve pressure on his brain.
A statement from Morriston Hospital in Swansea, south Wales, said cancer was now also present in his lungs.
"John Hartson received emergency neurosurgery to relieve pressure on his brain," said a statement released by the hospital.
"He is currently being cared for by the critical care team at Morriston and is receiving round-the-clock care aiming to stabilise his condition. Unfortunately, cancer has now also been diagnosed in his lungs.
"He will resume radiotherapy and chemotherapy as soon as possible."
Hartson's family said in a statement: "His partner Sarah, mum, dad, three children, brother, two sisters and very close friends are all continuing to support John in any way we can.
"We have been overwhelmed by the support and goodwill from many thousands of football fans, players, clubs and sporting figures and we have drawn strength from this support."
- AFP/il
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