July 2nd 2024.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott, the legendary former captain of Yorkshire and one of England's finest opening batsmen, has recently shared some unfortunate news. After battling cancer back in 2002, he has been diagnosed with throat cancer for a second time and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.
Back in 2002, Boycott was successfully treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and was able to go into remission. However, after a series of scans, he was informed last week that the cancer had returned. This news was a shock to Boycott, who is now 83 years old, but he is ready to face the challenge once again.
"In the last few weeks, I have undergone various scans and biopsies which have confirmed that I have throat cancer and will require surgery," Boycott stated in an interview with The Telegraph. "Having gone through this before, I know that I will need excellent medical treatment and a bit of luck to overcome this. Even if the surgery is successful, I am aware that there is always a possibility of the cancer returning."
Boycott's first battle with cancer was a tough one, as he was given only three months to live. But he proved to be a fighter and came out of it stronger after undergoing 35 sessions of chemotherapy. In his book, The Corridor of Certainty, Boycott shared his experience and expressed his gratitude for his wife Rachael, who stood by him throughout the journey.
"I will never forget the moment I was told that I only had three months left to live. It was a huge shock," Boycott recalled. "I am truly grateful to my wife Rachael, who was my pillar of strength and without her, I wouldn't have made it through."
In his autobiography, Boycott also revealed that he approached his treatment with the same determination and focus that he had during his playing days. "In one-day cricket, I used to count my runs and the required run rate. I approached my treatment in the same way, counting each session until we reached the halfway mark," he shared.
Boycott retired from England Test duty in 1982 after playing 108 matches and scoring over 8,000 runs with 22 centuries to his name. He is currently England's seventh highest run scorer of all time, with only a few other legends sitting above him on that list. After his playing career, Boycott joined the BBC Test Match Special team for 14 years and has been a regular contributor to The Telegraph.
As he prepares for his surgery, Boycott remains positive and is determined to fight this battle once again. He is a true inspiration and a testament to the fact that with the right attitude and support, anything is possible.
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