PLYMOUTH star Ryan Edwards is set to undergo immediate surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The Pilgrims confirmed the shattering news this afternoon, just days after the 24-year-old scored for the club against Doncaster on Saturday.
He is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the potentially deadly disease was discovered after a medical check-up.
A statement on the League One club’s website said: “Plymouth Argyle wish to advise that Ryan Edwards has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is to undergo immediate surgery.
“The diagnosis was made when Ryan sought medical advice after experiencing symptoms which he thought prudent to have checked out.
“Ryan will obviously miss a period of football because of surgery but his physical health and mental well-being are our only priority.
“He has already proved to be the strong person we knew him to be by the manner in which he has reacted to this development.
“Everyone at Argyle will support him in his recovery in every possible way.
“We ask supporters and the media to respect the privacy of Ryan and his family at this time.”
Plymouth supporters have been urged to show their support for the centre-back via social media.
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The Green Army can send well wishes by using the hashtag #WithYouEddy on Twitter.
The former Blackburn Rovers defender joined the Devon-based club last summer from Morecambe.
Edwards has gone on to become a key man in the Derek Adams’ side at the back, forming an impressive defensive partnership with Sonny Bradley.
So far he has made 29 starts for Plymouth and appeared off the bench once.
His strike against Doncaster at the weekend was his fourth goal for the club and secured Plymouth a point at the Keepmoat Stadium.
After breaking the traumatic news, the club was inundated with messages of support for the stricken ace.
And this led to them tweeting more words on the sad situation.
Plymouth’s Twitter account wrote: “Ryan has shown himself to be a very good footballer and an even better man since becoming a PIlgrim.
“We will support him fully, and wish him all the best on his recovery. We are #WithYouEddy.
“We’re not going to dwell on Eddy’s situation with continual updates and references.
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“Obviously the minute we get positive news we will share with you, but for now we’ll allow him to recover in privacy.
“We are overwhelmed and hugely grateful of the support from our fans and official accounts of other clubs sending well wishes, and of course that of the mighty Green Army.
“Some things are beyond football, but football can be jolly wonderful in the right context. Thank you all.”
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