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Incredibly sad news coming out of Kansas City today as safety Eric Berry was diagnosed with lymphoma. Lymphoma is a form of cancer that is made up of blood cell tumors. Berry complained about chest pains during last week’s game and underwent tests with the team doctor. A mass was discovered in his chest. He is scheduled to meet with a lymphoma specialist in Atlanta soon. Berry released a statement about his diagnosis:
“I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent. I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. I believe that I am in God’s hands and I have great peace in that. I know my coaches and teammates will hold things down here the rest of the season and until I am back running out of the tunnel at Arrowhead. I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!”
All of our prayers are with Berry and his family as he undergoes the toughest fight of his life. We all look forward to the day when he runs out of that tunnel again!
