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Pittsburgh All-America running back James Conner announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.
Conner in his own words from a university release:
“When I heard those words—‘You have cancer’—I admit I was scared. But after thinking about it for a bit, I realized that fear is a choice. I choose to not fear cancer. I choose to fight it and I will win.
“One year ago today I was asking myself, ‘Why me?’ Why was I the lucky one to be getting the ACC Player of the Year award when I had so many teammates who deserved it as much as me? Now one year later, instead of asking, ‘Why me?’ I am saying, ‘Why not me?’ I can beat cancer.
“I know there are so many people in the world who were told by their doctors this week that they also have cancer. I want them to know that together we can—and will—beat cancer.
“I will play football again. I will be at Heinz Field again. I have the best coaches and teammates in the country. I thank God I chose Pitt because now I also have the best doctors in the country and together we will win. I know this city has my back.”
Last season, Conner earned ACC Player of the Year accolades as a sophomore after rushing for 1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns. He's been sidelined this fall with a knee injury.
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Pitt-RB-James-Conner-announces-cancer-diagnosis-41717430
Conner in his own words from a university release:
“When I heard those words—‘You have cancer’—I admit I was scared. But after thinking about it for a bit, I realized that fear is a choice. I choose to not fear cancer. I choose to fight it and I will win.
“One year ago today I was asking myself, ‘Why me?’ Why was I the lucky one to be getting the ACC Player of the Year award when I had so many teammates who deserved it as much as me? Now one year later, instead of asking, ‘Why me?’ I am saying, ‘Why not me?’ I can beat cancer.
“I know there are so many people in the world who were told by their doctors this week that they also have cancer. I want them to know that together we can—and will—beat cancer.
“I will play football again. I will be at Heinz Field again. I have the best coaches and teammates in the country. I thank God I chose Pitt because now I also have the best doctors in the country and together we will win. I know this city has my back.”
Last season, Conner earned ACC Player of the Year accolades as a sophomore after rushing for 1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns. He's been sidelined this fall with a knee injury.
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Pitt-RB-James-Conner-announces-cancer-diagnosis-41717430
