Collingwood president Jeff Browne has revealed he has cancer.
He was diagnosed with the illness a month ago with the football industry as well as the Collingwood football club aware of his condition.
He told News Corp he is undergoing chemotherapy:“I’ve started treatment and,mate,let me tell you all my blood tests are within range,I’m responding really well to it.”
Browne celebrated theMagpies’ historic premiership victory over the Brisbane Lions on Saturday,attending the match and the club’s official function to share the moment with friends,family and club staff.
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He played down the impact the health battle has had on his life despite it requiring treatment and time in hospital.
“[It was] a bit of pit stop,a little bit of late pre-season training and got myself back into it,” Browne said at the Pies’ post-premiership function.
He has also been telling people privately that he is in good shape and ready to attack his treatment,attending the club’s Copeland Trophy count at Crown Casino on Friday night to present the award to Magpies Josh Daicos.