Bailey admitted to hospital, suspected lung cancer

[Ricochet]

http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/3aw-sport-blog/bailey-admitted-to-hospital-suspected-lung-cancer/20131127-2y9yp.html

Former Melbourne coach Dean Bailey has been admitted to hospital where he was found to have cancer within the chest.

The Adelaide Football Club released this statement:

Following a recent acute illness, Dean was admitted to hospital where he was found to have fluid in his left lung. This has been treated but, unfortunately, the underlying cause is cancer within the chest. Dean is undergoing extensive tests to determine the exact type of cancer, but this has yet to be determined. He will shortly start appropriate therapy to treat the cancer and is expected to require some time away from work.

Dean has a typically positive outlook and hopes to be returning to work as soon as possible. That said, respect for his privacy would be very much appreciated by his family.

The Club will cover his absence internally until we get a clearer picture about the length of his absence and treatment.

In the meantime, our collective thoughts and best wishes are with Dean, Caron, Darcy and Mitchell.



Absolutely terrible news, thoughts are with him and his family.

[Mr.Craig]

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[Mailman the 2nd]

Thats horrible, wish him all the best :(

[Nige]

 :(

[BB67th]

Bad news, hope he gets well soon.

[Dudge]

All my prayers for him and his family, so sad. No-ones out of reach from this disease. Hope things go well and we see him back soon

[tbagrocks]

Hearing positive things like he wants to return to work as soon as he can, until then, our prayers are with you Bails and your and family

[Vinny]

Jesus, that's terrible news. Thoughts with him and his family. :(