Liverpool legend John Barnes shares cancer battle as he says 'not many people know'

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SportFootballLiverpool FCJohn Barnes, the former Liverpool winger, has confirmed that he was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer but said he is "fine" after sharing detailsLiverpool legend John Barnes has revealed he previously had prostate cancer, but confirmed he is now "fine" after undergoing treatment in an emotional message.Speaking to Times Radio, he added: "Men have to then bite the bullet and swallow their pride and admit if they have problems and say it. So it's a good thing that that has come out."I'm fine.

I have my PSA and everything is okay. The thing about it is that a lot of men don't want to admit it or want to have it done because it makes them feel less than a man."But you're not, you're exactly the same, you're the same person and you’re around and that's the main thing."There will be more to follow.

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