Kevin Keegan health update as Liverpool icon set for public appearance after cancer diagnosis
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SportFootballLiverpool FCKevin Keegan was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and the former Liverpool and Newcastle forward is set to make his first public appearance since the newsLiverpool legend Kevin Keegan is poised to make his first public appearance since undergoing cancer treatment in just a matter of weeks. Keegan's family revealed in January that he had been diagnosed with cancer after experiencing 'abdominal symptoms'.The former Reds and Newcastle star, 75, received messages of support from throughout the football community, and there has been encouraging news regarding his recovery.Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves has confirmed that Keegan is 'feeling a lot better' and will greet supporters at an event in Newcastle next month.An Audience with Kevin Keegan will take place at the Tyne Theatre on Saturday, May 31.
He's been very poorly but the great news is he has responded well to his treatment and he is feeling a lot better."He is not out of the woods yet, but he is feeling strong enough to come out and see people, see his fans and tell his stories and relive wonderful memories, which he enjoys doing so much.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! Keegan departed the role 18 months later following a 1-0 defeat to Germany, the last ever match played at the old Wembley.News of his cancer diagnosis was confirmed on January 7.
His family said in a statement: "Kevin was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms."These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."Calls have been made to build a statue of Keegan at St James' Park, with fellow Newcastle icon Alan Shearer lending his support to the campaign."I would love it if Kevin Keegan got a statue," Shearer told Chronicle Live."I think if there was ever another statue to be built at Newcastle, then it would have to be for Kevin Keegan after what he's done for the football club."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC