# Paul Raynor Diagnosed With Bowel Cancer

> Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to continue coaching after treatment.
- Title: Paul Raynor Diagnosed With Bowel Cancer · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to continue coaching after treatment.
- Keywords: paul raynor, bowel cancer, bristol rovers, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, steve evans, memorial stadium, league two, national league, sports, Paul, Raynor
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmwyzynggvy5o
- Published: 2026-10-01T14:35:54.493+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paul raynor, bowel cancer, bristol rovers, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, steve evans, memorial stadium, league two, national league, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.