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Ali Carter: Snooker player gets testicular cancer all-clear

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Snooker player Ali Carter says he has been given the all clear by doctors as he continues his recovery from surgery for testicular cancer.external-link

The 33-year-old from Essex underwent an operation at the beginning of the month after being diagnosed with the illness.

Carter plans to return at the Shanghai Masters held from 16 to 22 September.

"Just had the best news ever! I've got the all clear! Will be back in action in the Shanghai Masters. Thank you for all your support!" he said on Twitter.external-link

Chelmsford-based Carter also suffers from Crohn's diseaseexternal-link - an autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive system - and had hoped to return at an event in Rotterdam.

However, he was told "to take it easy for a month" and not rush his rehabilitation.

Carter has won three ranking events in his professional career and has been ranked as high as number two in the world.

He reached the World Championship final at the Crucible in both 2008 and 2012, where he lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan on both occasions.

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  • Comment posted by U15579451, at 10:18 20 Jul 2013

    Bravo...some good news... Such a relief to hear this news...he's one of sports good guys...

  • Comment posted by U15378691, at 15:57 20 Jul 2013

    He may do well in Shanghai master. He is a good player. He win the ill though hard work.

  • Comment posted by Oli, at 20:03 19 Jul 2013

    That's great, I'm really happy for Ali.

  • Comment posted by Bugsc7, at 11:39 20 Jul 2013

    At the moment he has BEAT it........so lets just enjoy the positive news and not depress everyone with the "it can recur at anytime"....we know it can, but lets say Ali BEAT CANCER !!! Makes the day far more enjoyable

  • Comment posted by Keithkthkth, at 08:28 20 Jul 2013

    Typical someone uses the good news, that he has an all clear to have a pop at Ronnie. From personnel knowledge I know the toll cancer can take, but lets also be clear depression brings its own demons to both the sufferer and those around them. Made up for Ali, keep fighting on!!

  • Comment posted by thisismystory, at 03:33 20 Jul 2013

    Good stuff , always comes across as a very likable fellow. Upwards and on wards .

  • Comment posted by U14737487, at 03:13 20 Jul 2013

    #8 You never really beat cancer, it can recur at any time. You just hope the gap between check-ups increases and that they all come back "all clear". I worked in a cancer hospital and we never deleted any patient's data; once we had treated them, we expected to see them (at best every two years just for a check-up) for the rest of their lives.
    Best Wishes to Ali Carter for continued good health.

  • Comment posted by ummamc, at 00:19 20 Jul 2013

    That's fantastic news.

    It was sad enough losing a talent like Paul Hunter at such a young age, while Carter also seems like he was reaching the peak of his career.

    It's sad when anyone's life is blighted by Cancer, regardless of who they are; but truth be told, Sport is like a reality escapism for most, from all the toughness in life. It's always hard when such a reality punctures that bubble.

  • Comment posted by themightymac, at 21:52 19 Jul 2013

    puts everything in to perspective..........well done ali

  • Comment posted by Pyo, at 21:42 19 Jul 2013

    How treacherous cancer can be can be read over at the football section so I sincerely hope the "all clear" is a factual "all clear" and not just an "all clear until we find something again" :/

  • Comment posted by U2615853, at 21:31 19 Jul 2013

    Good luck Ali! Perhaps your illness will put O'Sullivan's whinging in context mate!

  • Comment posted by Linense, at 20:41 19 Jul 2013

    Yes good news indeed.

  • Comment posted by Olivia, at 20:36 19 Jul 2013

    Brilliant news so happy for ali. Good luck for the future ali. Have fun tonight.

  • Comment posted by U14829261, at 20:24 19 Jul 2013

    Wonderful news good luck ali

  • Comment posted by andy, at 20:16 19 Jul 2013

    super news, well done and keep an eye on them

  • Comment posted by U12619175, at 20:04 19 Jul 2013

    Fantastic news, really pleased for him!

  • Comment posted by Ingvar_Gunnarsson, at 02:01 20 Jul 2013

    Being (unconventionaly) harsh - cancer; in particular testicular cancer - is no longer the burden it was 20 years ago. Catch it early enough, and it's like dealing with the common cold.

    John Hartson was riddled with it and he survived. While it isn't pleasant (from personal experienece), it's hardly as newsworthy as income tax or animal curelty.

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