Good luck Jonás. And good luck to anyone suffering, or who has friends or family suffering with this horrible disease.
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has thanked fans for their support after revealing he is being treated for testicular cancer.
The 31-year-old had an operation in his native Argentina to remove his left testicle after the discovery of a tumour, and is undergoing chemotherapy.
"Thanks for all the messages. Always looking forward," he wrote on Twitter.
Gutierrez, who was on loan at Norwich last season, has scored 10 goals in 177 league appearances for the Magpies.
The former Velez Sarsfield and Mallorca player revealed his illness during an television interview in Argentina on Tuesday.
"I detected a tumour in a testicle. When I confirmed the cancer, I went home crying," he told TyC Sports.
"I came here and I assumed the costs despite having a contract with Newcastle.
"Money is not important. What is important is health. I had to start chemotherapy."
There has been widespread support for the Argentine on social media.
Team-mate and striker Adam Campbell tweeted: "Just come round from my op and been smacked right in the stomach after hearing about a great man Jonas Gutierrez being ill, keep strong bro."
Former team-mate Joey Barton tweeted: "Heard the terrible news. Wish him a speedy recovery. Great guy with a great family. My thoughts are with them all."
Former Millwall striker Neil Harris, Northampton goalkeeper Matt Duke and ex-Tottenham and Chelsea defender Jason Cundy were successfully treated for testicular cancer and resumed playing.
The 31-year-old had an operation in his native Argentina to remove his left testicle after the discovery of a tumour, and is undergoing chemotherapy.
"Thanks for all the messages. Always looking forward," he wrote on Twitter.
Gutierrez, who was on loan at Norwich last season, has scored 10 goals in 177 league appearances for the Magpies.
The former Velez Sarsfield and Mallorca player revealed his illness during an television interview in Argentina on Tuesday.
"I detected a tumour in a testicle. When I confirmed the cancer, I went home crying," he told TyC Sports.
"I came here and I assumed the costs despite having a contract with Newcastle.
"Money is not important. What is important is health. I had to start chemotherapy."
There has been widespread support for the Argentine on social media.
Team-mate and striker Adam Campbell tweeted: "Just come round from my op and been smacked right in the stomach after hearing about a great man Jonas Gutierrez being ill, keep strong bro."
Former team-mate Joey Barton tweeted: "Heard the terrible news. Wish him a speedy recovery. Great guy with a great family. My thoughts are with them all."
Former Millwall striker Neil Harris, Northampton goalkeeper Matt Duke and ex-Tottenham and Chelsea defender Jason Cundy were successfully treated for testicular cancer and resumed playing.
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