Former footballer who beat cancer twice says NHS staff have always been his heroes
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson has paid tribute to the NHS heroes who saved his life. It's almost three years since Joe announced he was 'cancer free' sparking congratulations from across the world of football.
In an emotional tweet he said in June 2017: “Let me just confirm! #TWICE means I’m in complete remission!! Simple terms I’m cancer free.
Extra Time & Penalties but THOMPSON 2 Cancer 0.” Now, while isolating at home in the vulnerable category of lockdown measures, the retired player is giving thanks to the staff working on the COVID-19 frontline after surviving cancer twice.
Reflecting on his time in hospital he told us: "They're our unsung heroes. You could see that these guys are rushed off their
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