Ex-Blue Brian Laudrup battling cancer

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Former Rangers, Chelsea and Denmark forward Brian Laudrup has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

The 41-year-old, who enjoyed a highly successful spell with Rangers from 1994-98 during which time he won three league titles, has been diagnosed with a mild form of lymphoma.

"I am obviously shocked by the diagnosis, but also know that there is now a tough battle ahead of me - a battle I will win," Laudrup told TV3, where he works as a commentator.

"Fortunately, I have had very optimistic reports from doctors to support me."

The former Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Chelsea and Ajax star added: "I now want to use my energy to get over the shock and take time with my family and those closest to me, so together we can move forward after this diagnosis."

Laudrup scored 21 goals in 82 matches for Denmark and helped his country to European Championship glory in 1992. He was named Danish player of the year on four occasions.

Source : Teamtalk

I wasn't fortunate enough to watch him play, but I've heard that he was an extremely good player. Regardless, cancer is a terrible illness and I hope he gets well soon ...

[kwylino 329]

Shame as well I liked him while he was a rangers as well

Cancer will never be funny its a huge killer and in my opinion still undestimated by some people

Get well soon

[Luke 60]

Hope he makes a full recovery.

Was an excellent player on his day, he showed glimpses of this while with us, for example I remember the Super Cup final vs Real Madrid, he came off the bench and instantly skipped past Roberto Carlos (the best LB in the world at the time) as if he wasnt there.

Get well soon.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Great professional. Get well soon Drup!

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Good luck Brian. Hopefully he can beat it.

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

was upset when first read this but at least is a 'mild case of mypmphoma' get well soon drup!

[boshman 1,073]

Brilliant in the 3 or 4 months he was here. Was really sad when he left.

Get well soon.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I remember him only playing about 10 times for us... didn't he have a recurring knee injury throughout the season?

[Kez 2,727]

Get well soon Brian didn't spend long with us but was a talented player. Cancer is a terrible illness hope he makes a full recovery.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

well..i`ll be honest and say he pissed me off a bit when he was with us,well not so much when he was with us,him and Flo were brilliant in an epic 4-3 win in a midweek game at Ewood Park.etc..and he won us the away game in Copenhagen..i used to love him as a player..(tho not as much as his older brother Micheal) it was just the statement that he made when he left,that he was homesick..(he had lived outside of Denmark since he was 19) so they cancelled his contract for him,then shortly after returning to Denmark he ended up playing in Holland.

however i`m not a heartless bastard, so i`ll bury that hatchet now.

glad to hear its not the bad lymphoma..cause with the bad one he would have had no chance..but i know someone whose has the milder version and although he has spells where he looks frail and about to die, he has got better..and is still alive 18 years after first being diagnosed with it.

good luck Brian.

[True_Blue 469]

Terrible news,his doctors said that it is good that they discovered the cancer in its early stages so he has a good chance to recover completely.

I wish him luck.

[terry26 6]

wasn't at us for a long time but i do hope he's ok and gets well soon