Update on Jonas

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...er-has-spread-to-other-parts-of-his-body.html

Jonas Gutierrez reveals his cancer has spread to other parts of his body

Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez discovered he had testicular cancer after collision with then Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna
Jonas Gutierrez illness prompts outpouring of support from Newcastle United fans and players

Jonas Gutierrez has revealed that his testicular cancer has spread to other parts of his body.

The Newcastle winger, whose condition was discovered by doctors after he reported pain following a collision with former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna, had an operation to remove his testicle in Oct 2013 and played four games on loan at Norwich City earlier this year. Doctors discovered the cancer had spread when he went for a scheduled check-up this summer.

The winger has been receiving intensive chemotherapy back home in Argentina and has not returned to Newcastle, who informed him last season that he will not play for them again.

“I had a strong collision with Sagna. It caused a lot of pain and well, it really hurt. I spoke to the doctor straight after the game and he told me: ‘Don’t worry, it’s nothing’,’ said Guiterrez. “After the holidays I began to feel the pain more in the testicle. The league restarted but by September/October, I noticed that the testicle started to swell up and it was inflamed.

“It felt like a pain, a discomfort. I went back to the doctor and he told me I’d need an ultrasound. He detected the tumour and told me they’d like to operate on me the next day.”

Gutierrez initially kept his health problems secret, telling only close friends and relatives, but as he nears the end of his chemotherapy treatment, the 31-year-old decided it was time to reveal the torment he has suffered.

Gutierrez was once easily recognisable because of his long black hair and he admits he tried to hide his illness when it began to fall out during his treatment, telling people he had decided to shave it all off.

However, he realised he could not keep his health scare quiet and paid tribute to the support he has received from other players, such as Gabriel Heinze, Newcastle team-mate Fabio Coloccini and Manchester City’s Martin Demichelis, in a televised interview with TyC Sport.

The former Real Mallorca players has received a flood of well-wishing messages on Twitter, including one from former West Ham striker John Hartson, who has also battled against testicular cancer.

“Sending my thoughts and best wishes to Newcastle player Jonas Gutierrez who is battling Testicular Cancer.. Early diagnosis huge factor,” said Hartson.

His former Newcastle teammate Joey Barton also paid tribute to the popular Argentinian on the social networking site. “Heard the terrible news about @elgalgojonas. Wish him a speedy recovery. Great guy with a great family. My thoughts are with them all x”

Although Gutierrez had fallen out of favour under manager Alan Pardew, he was a key member of the side that won promotion from the Championship in 2010 after resisting the temptation to leave after relegation. Some Newcastle fans have criticised the club for not sending a message of support to a player who is still contracted to the club until the end of the season.
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Not looking too good for him at them moment. Fingers crossed he pulls through.

 

Not a newcastle player in the side less deserving. What a shame.

 

Sickening news

 

I just couldn't help but love him because he gives it everything on the pitch. Lets hope he can do the same to fight this.

 

Aww ****e.

 

Get well soon Spidey.

 

Thoughts are with you Jonas. You were always a fighter on the pitch and I'm sure this will be replicated in the months ahead battling the cancer.

 

Cult hero for me, along with the other guys from the good times at SJP.....all the best Jonas wish you a speedy recovery and hopefully you'll be able to get on the pitch at some point to say your farewells at SJP. You may not have been the best player we've seen but commitment to the shirt is something alot of the current squad (including the manager) would do well to replicate!!

As for all the other blokes out there get em checked!! http://checkemlads.com/

 

I wish Jonas all the best, but that isn't an update. In fact the article is 6 days old.

 

Awful news. Hope he does battle through this. Nobody deserves this. All the best Jonas!

 

so sad he can get through this hes a fighter always...

 

Get well soon Jonas!!!

 

Unfortunately for Jonas, he's revealed the cancer has spread to other parts of his body. Very sad news so here's hoping for better things ahead. All of the Toon fans will be behind him.

 

He looked well (even if bald) in his interview recently, hopefully the chemo is doing it's job.

 

Great to hear the news today (3rd Nov ) that Jonas has been discharged from hospital and given the all clear over his cancer. Hope to see him back at SJP soon even if it's just to show our appreciation.

ONAS GUTIERREZ UPDATE
Everyone at Newcastle United Football Club is delighted to share the news that Jonas Gutierrez has been discharged from hospital in Argentina ‪#‎UnitedwithJonas‬ [NUFC.COM]

 

Brilliant news.
We should do a benefit match for his favourite cancer charity.
Will give us the opportunity to let him know we care.

 

Here here, we must do something like this to show how much we care, he has been a great servant to the toon, if half the united players had his drive, effort and commitment to the cause we would be right up there in the league. So pleased to hear he has been given the all clear.

 

From NUFC.COM:

Twitter update from Jonas Gutierrez on Monday, confirming a positive response to his treatment for testicular cancer:

"Today I was given a medical discharge. Thank you very much to all who accompanied me at this time, especially my family, my parents, brothers, godmother and friends."

The 31 year-old Magpie was quoted by press sources in his native Argentina over the weekend saying that he intends to resume training with Newcastle in December

 

Great news!

 

Great news. Just in time to sell him in the January window.





Too early????



Seriously, very good news for Jonas and his family. Really pleased for him and them.