Cricket Legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott Battles Throat Cancer Again
Renowned cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for a second time and is set to undergo surgery soon. The 83-year-old, known for his successful cricket and media career, faces a challenging path ahead, having previously battled the disease in 2002.
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Renowned cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott has once again been diagnosed with throat cancer. The 83-year-old English cricket legend is slated to undergo surgery in two weeks to treat the illness.
In a statement to 'The Telegraph', Boycott shared, ''I have had various scans and biopsies, leading to the diagnosis of throat cancer. I will need an operation.''
First diagnosed with the disease in 2002, Boycott battled courageously with the support of his family. He retired from cricket in 1982 and later became a respected commentator for BBC until 2020.
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