Kevin Keegan battling stage four cancer with support of Liverpool doctor during ‘really tough time’

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SportFootballLiverpool FCKevin Keegan has provided an update on his health after revealing in January that he had been diagnosed with cancerKevin Keegan has revealed he is dealing with stage four cancer. The former Liverpool star announced in January that he had been diagnosed with cancer.The news was met with an outpouring of support from the football community, particularly from Liverpool.

In a statement, the Anfield club said: “The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC and Forever Reds are with Kevin Keegan after he was diagnosed with cancer.“A legendary former Reds player, Keegan scored 100 goals in 323 appearances during a six-year spell at Anfield, with his honours at the club including three league titles, a European Cup, two UEFA Cups and an FA Cup.”But Keegan was in good spirits during a brief video prior to his first public appearance over the weekend at the Tyne Theatre to reminisce over his career.And during that public appearance, Keegan is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got."Which is stage four cancer. He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him.

I knew I wouldn't be walking alone, if you know what I mean."Keegan also revealed he plans to return to St. I didn't get the chance when I left the club last time…"Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC