Tann illness rocks O's
17 Oct 2006 - 13:59:12
Leyton Orient defender Adam Tann has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer last week.
The 24-year-old may need further treatment, although surgeons are hopeful that the problem was caught at an early enough stage that that may not be necessary.
O's physio Lewis Manning told the club's official website: "Adam saw his GP and the cub doctor last week after discovering a lump and they both suggested a scan which confirmed he had testicular cancer.
"He had an operation on Monday to remove the tumour which went well and he's now at home recuperating.
"The surgeon confirmed the tumour was very small, but they have to do tests to decide whether Adam needs chemotherapy.
"We're quite hopeful he doesn't need chemotherapy, but this will be confirmed within the next week."
