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"I'm feeling well," says John Hartson 7/8/2009
Former Wales international footballer John Hartson, in hospital with cancer, has spoken out for the first time to thank well-wishers for their support.
He is continuing his chemotherapy treatment under the care of the cancer team at Singleton Hospital.
He said: “I’m feeling well at the moment. I’d like to thank all the wonderful staff for the excellent care they have been giving me.
“I’m really grateful to all the people who have sent messages, cards and flowers - they have been such a big lift to me and my family. People have taken time out to write a message and buy a card and that means alot.â€
Some of the most recent messages and support have come from other sporting figures such as boxer Joe Calzaghe and former Wales and Manchester United footballer Mickey Thomas.
John added: “I’m not going to be able to thank everyone personally for their message but I appreciate every one, both from inside and outside football.
“And the biggest thanks to my fantastic family and friends.â€
A hospital spokesman said: "As always, while we appreciate there is a great deal of public interest in John Hartson, we would ask the public not to ring the hospital directly, or visit the site, as a high number of calls and enquiries interrupt staff whose time needs to be spent caring for our patients."
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