Jarryd Roughead out of Footy indefinitely due to Melanoma

[Prestigerrycomo]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...elanoma-removed-from-lip-20150701-gi2z7z.html

Star Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead is out of football indefinitely after having a melanoma removed from his lip on Wednesday.

Roughead had recently spotted a lesion on his lip which had not cleared up. He informed the club's doctors late last week. He was then advised to see a skin specialist. Test results came back positive for a melanoma on Tuesday.

Roughead, 28, a triple-premiership player with the Hawks is waiting for the results of further pathology tests to determine if any further action needs to be taken.

Poor bloke, I hope they've got it early and he makes a full recovery.

Always liked Roughy, seems like one of the AFL most friendliest blokes

(Edited due to too many uses of the word like)

 

[Jack Bradley]

It really is raining s**t on football lately

ps. i agree - roughy is a legend

 

[Heaps of fun]

You wouldn't think this would keep him out for very long. Hopefully that's the start and end of this story.

 

[Demonated]

Hoping nothing more comes from it. One of the nicest and most likeable players in the league. Best of luck to Roughy.

 

[basashi]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...elanoma-removed-from-lip-20150701-gi2z7z.html


Poor bloke, I hope they've got it early and he makes a full recovery.

Always liked Roughy, seems like of the AFL most likeable blokes

I hope indefinitely means "soon but not sure which week" (like GAZ) rather than "such a long time we can't put a number on it" (like Morabito)

 

[Sausages]

Wow, that's a shock.

Get well soon mate.

 

[West Coast 06]

All the best for a speedy recovery Roughy. As has been said hopefully it is caught early and that is the end of it.

 

[Jack London]

Very sad, all the best Roughy.

 

[Donners]

Hopefully it will turn out to be relatively minor. I had a melanoma removed from my neck a few years ago and was back at work the next day. Fingers crossed he managed to catch it early.

 

[Ricmel]

Hope it is all OK for him. Best KPF in the AFL IMHO. Hope he is cleared and back on the park soon.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Wow. Get well soon Roughy. One of footy's nicer blokes. Actually saw him at a post office a couple of years ago, top bloke.

 

[vonn]

+1 for hoping it's nothing serious. Had one taken out of my leg and was fine the next day. I hope him taking time out is purely a precaution and not indicative that it has spread.

 

[Marc_Remillard]

Terrible news, hope he beats it.

 

[Prestigerrycomo]

+1 for hoping it's nothing serious. Had one taken out of my leg and was fine the next day. I hope him taking time out is purely a precaution and not indicative that it has spread.

How did you come to notice it? Did you have a skin check or did you spot it yourself?

I'm interested, as I work a lot in the desert in the sun. I have checks but I'm always worried not enough of them

 

[fishardansin]

Good luck to Roughead. One of the good guys ... who unfortunately for him has an appropriate name!!

 

[Back One Out]

Jesus Christ…

All the best, Roughie

 

[ManWithNoName]

True champion is the Rough.

 

[vonn]

How did you come to notice it? Did you have a skin check or did you spot it yourself?

I'm interested, as I work a lot in the desert in the sun. I have checks but I'm always worried not enough of them

I don't have many moles or freckles, but I did notice that there was one on my leg which was pitch black when the others were brown. It was barely 1mm wide. I get it checked every 6months/1 year but not just for that, doctor usually tells me to keep an eye on one if it looks suss. If your doc hasn't mentioned anything you're fine I imagine!

 

[Rotayjay]

Jesus. Get well soon Roughy! We're all behind you.

 

[treefingers]

We all love you roughy

 

[The Sultan]

Wow... all the best roughnut

 

[Jatz]

Bloody hell that's tough.

All the best Roughy!

 

[Paul Kersey]

Geez didn't expect to read this checking the Age just then. All the best to him and hopefully all dealt with.

 

[The Jack Pack]

That's horrible news... wishing Roughy all the best.

 

[Astro Bomber]

Bugger. He'll be alright.