Norwich City have confirmed that goalkeeper Dan Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of just 20 and is currently undergoing follow-up tests and treatment with the support of the club.
The premier league side wrote on Monday morning: “Norwich City can confirm that goalkeeper Dan Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
“After the initial diagnosis, Barden has since undergone follow up tests and will continue with a closely monitored treatment programme over the coming period.
“The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Scottish Premiership side Livingston, but will now spend a period of time away from the game.”
Barden himself saying “It has been a very difficult and challenging period, but the support of my family, friends and colleagues has helped get me through the last few weeks.
“I can’t thank the medical departments at both Norwich and Livingston enough, as well as everyone at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
“The speed at which everything has moved has been crazy, but everyone has been absolutely brilliant with me. Both Daniel Farke and the Livingston manager, David Martindale, have also been very supportive.
“The initial diagnosis was a real shock for me, but the positive thing is that we’ve caught it early and the prognosis and next steps have all been positive.
“I’m optimistic and have a positive mindset. I’m confident that I’ll be able to beat it and that I’ll be back out there doing what I love soon.
“I’d like to thank everyone around me for their support. I know that the coming period will be challenging and would ask for privacy for me and my family at this stage. Where possible, I’ll do what I can to update on my progress.
“Thank you once again for the support. See everyone soon.”
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