Brian Boyle announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia. The New Jersey Devils forward, who still plans on suiting up for his new team this season, released a statement Wednesday responding to the outpouring of support the hockey world has shown him.
“My family and I are completely blown away by the incredible support we’ve received,” Boyle wrote. “I have heard from thousands of people—family, friends and members of the hockey community I’ve never even met. Everyone has been touched by someone in my situation, and I’ve learned one thing here, people are truly great. I know that prayer can move mountains, so any kind of support and prayers they want to send will always be accepted and much appreciated.”
The hulking centre released the statement in a series of photos on Twitter.
Devils team doctor Michael Farber told reporters on a conference call that he expects Boyle’s treatment to start once some other test results come back.
“He will be monitored very closely,” Farber said. “He came to us in great shape with relatively few symptoms, so I think he’ll respond quite well to therapy.”
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