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Ali Carter

paulie8290
paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
in Other Football and Sports
I know I already have a snooker thread but feel this requires a thread on its own

in 2003 he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, whch he has been fighting so well
1st July last year he was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, he was given the all clear on 19th July after a operation
it has been confirmed today he now has Lung Cancer.

Things just keep going wrong for him.

My thoughts are with him and his family

Comments

  • mid_life_crisis
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,275
    That is terrible news.
    Terrific player and a great competitor. Wish him well.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,956
    That's awful.

    All the best Ali.
  • Saga Lout
    Saga Lout Posts: 6,845
    Oh ffs! Feel for the guy. Hope he beats it (again).
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,565
    Unbelievably bad luck. Really wish him well.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,332
    Poor fella, good luck Ali.
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,951
    Terrible luck, best wishes to him, seems a nice fella from interviews I've seen
  • chester_conrad
    chester_conrad Posts: 738
    Poor bloke seems to be cursed. Hope he gets through it and makes a full recovery.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,077
    Such sad news. Already shown you are a battler Ali. Good luck with this one.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,809
    Stay strong, Ali.

    The thoughts of many sports fans are with you & your family.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,103
    Poor bloke. Get well soon, Ali.

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  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,804
    Heard him on Talksport a while back with Colin Murray talking about his previous bout of cancer. Came across as a really nice bloke. Stay strong Ali. You will beat this.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,319
    Keep battling man. Many people are with you.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,948
    Poor chap. Hope he pulls through.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    Great to see his ranking position will not be affected

    WPBSA / World Snooker Statement
    09th June 2014
    Ali Carter

    Following the recent announcement regarding Ali Carter's current illness, both the WPBSA and World Snooker would like to make it clear that Ali's current standing as a player will not suffer in relation to an extended period of time away from the tour. Further details will be released once Ali has completed his course of chemotherapy and wants to return to competition. We all look forward to welcoming Ali back to the World Snooker Tour in the not too distant future.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,103
    On the mend apparently, was interviewed on the radio the other day. Good news, hopefully see him back on the baize soon.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    North Lower Neil said:

    On the mend apparently, was interviewed on the radio the other day. Good news, hopefully see him back on the baize soon.

    Saturday 4th October 2014 9:30AM Bulgarian Open v Rod Lawler
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,103
    paulie8290 said:

    North Lower Neil said:

    On the mend apparently, was interviewed on the radio the other day. Good news, hopefully see him back on the baize soon.

    Saturday 4th October 2014 9:30AM Bulgarian Open v Rod Lawler
    The guy from Call My Bluff?
  • uie2
    uie2 Posts: 4,596
    So unfair very sad good luck ali
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,968
    I saw this thread had come back up and feared the worst.
    Glad it's good news. The guy's had more than his fair share of crap luck.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    Unfortunately Ali has had to withdrawn from the Bulgarian Open

    "It is with great regret that I have had to withdraw from the upcoming European Tour event in Bulgaria. I have been suffering with some complications following my last procedure and my consultant, Professor Neville Davidson, has advised me against playing right now, and to rest.


    "I am so disappointed to have to withdraw, but remain full of excitement about competing again. I remain positive and hopeful that I will be well enough to return to competition soon."

    WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson said: "We all miss Ali enormously and his fans wait eagerly for his return, whilst we will all wait a little longer we look forward to welcoming a fit and well Ali back to competition in due course."

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  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 12,023
    Wow. So much bad luck with illnesses. Puts things in perspective.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,481
    Lung cancer: one of the worst as it's a 'small cell cancer' and is VERY hard to cure, though it can be controlled in many cases .. I wish Ali ALL the very best in dealing with his various illnesses
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,391
    bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/29659790

    Good for him - small steps but, after all he's been through, I would imagine beating John Virgo would be considered by him a mammoth win.

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