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Paul Raynor Diagnosed With Bowel Cancer
Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to continue coaching after treatment.
In brief
Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to continue coaching after treatment. Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor has bowel cancer but will undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy while aiming to return to coaching by season's end. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Paul Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer
Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor has been diagnosed with bowel cancer at age 60.
Cancer not spread to major organs
Doctors found a tumour but it has not spread to major organs, a 'massive positive' with high success chances.
Raynor plans to return to coaching
Raynor aims to be present for matchdays and return to coaching after chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer discovered through sample
Raynor submitted a sample after his wife urged him to get tested, leading to a tumour discovery within an hour.
Raynor worked with Evans at nine clubs
Raynor has worked with Steve Evans at nine clubs including Boston United, Crawley Town, Rotherham United, Leeds United, and Stevenage.
Raynor emphasizes early testing
Raynor stresses the importance of getting samples done and tests completed to avoid worse outcomes.
What matters most
Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor has bowel cancer but will undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy while aiming to return to coaching by season's end.
