NFL tight end Foster Moreau announced he is in full remission from Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that impacts the immune system, on Monday.
The 25-year-old shared the news via Twitter, writing that he was “blessed” to be in remission after “a tumultuous few months.”
“I’m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support,” he continued. “Our prayers were answered.”
Many fans and supporters took to the comments to send well wishes and congratulations to Moreau, including one who has the same rare type of cancer.
Moreau was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that develops within white blood cells, in March as a free agent. When he first announced his diagnosis, he wrote that the free agency period was “life changing” for him.
He explained in his announcementthat the medical team with the New Orleans Saints conducted a routine physical on him and their findings led to his diagnosis, …