Stiliyan Petrov

[Montse]

Got Leukemia according to Villa - poor guy, hope he has a speedy recovery

[Montse]

Got Leukemia according to Villa - poor guy, hope he has a speedy recovery

 

The 32-year-old has been unable to train this week, having felt unwell during Saturday's defeat away to Arsenal, and subsequent tests have shown he has acute leukaemia.

A Villa statement read: "The Villa board received news today that our long-standing captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. Stiliyan developed a fever following the Arsenal game last Saturday and subsequently underwent tests conducted by Dr Ian McGuinness. Haematology experts confirmed the diagnosis today.

"We expect to learn more about Stiliyan's situation in due course and we have moved quickly to support him and his family. During this time we ask that Stiliyan's privacy is placed ahead of all inquiries and trust that we will share information as we receive it.

"Stiliyan is cherished by many and he will get from Villa every ounce of love and support that we have to help bring this to a positive conclusion."

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

fecking hell, wish him all the best

[Tosh]

Bloody hell...

[aka Dus]

Acute leukemia does not sound good. Wishing him the very best.

[Damian_de]

Acute in this case means sudden onset. Very aggressive, but they react much better to chemotherapy. *fingers crossed* Survival rates for this are pretty good.

[Bootser]

Seems a right decent bloke. Here's hoping.

[Minder78]

Acute in this case means sudden onset. Very aggressive, but they react much better to chemotherapy. *fingers crossed* Survival rates for this are pretty good.

 

My uncle got diagnosed with it 4 years ago and got all clear last year, it does respond well to treatment.

[CarraLegend]

Arrives at the ground all smiles, shaking hands with fans, all seems fine and yet he's fighting for his life. f***ed up.

[Rocheteau]

Acute in this case means sudden onset. Very aggressive, but they react much better to chemotherapy. *fingers crossed* Survival rates for this are pretty good.

 

Good to hear, I wish him well

 

 

 

[CarraLegend]

[Montse]

but also

[smithdown]

The Aston Villa captain Stilian Petrov appears to be winning his fight to overcome acute leukaemia after the club confirmed that the midfielder is in remission.

 

The Bulgaria international Petrov has been undergoing regular treatment at a London hospital since the illness was diagnosed four months ago.

 

Now the player nicknamed Stan has received a positive bulletin in his battle to defeat the cancer.

 

Villa, in a club statement, said: "It is with great delight that the club can confirm on behalf of our long-standing captain, Stilian Petrov, that Stan's acute leukaemia is in remission."

[pipnasty]

Ace news that - hope he continues his recovery

[Swipe]

Great stuff.

[Ombudsam]

Really hope he can pull through

[Leo No.8]

Great news this. Feel a bit of a bond with him as he got diagnosed the same week I did, and we are similar age. What he's got is far nastier than mine so it's a real boost seeing him winning his battle.

Edited August 7, 2012 by Leo No.8