John Metchie III

2022 - 7 - 25

Houston Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with Leukemia (CNN)

The wide receiver, 22, announced the diagnosis on Sunday but said he's in “good spirits” and that he expects to make a recovery. “Recently I was diagnosed with ...

"Thank you in advance for your support and well-wishes. God Bless." "As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season.

Prognosis for Texans rookie John Metchie as he battles leukemia (Chron)

Although Metchie, who is recovering from an ACL injury, likely won't return to the football field this year, complete recovery rates for APL are as high as 90 ...

"It’s a blessing that he is in a city known for great medical care and with an organization, in the Houston Texans, who will be with him throughout this journey. Texans rookie receiver John Metchie III shared the devastating news Sunday that he's been diagnosed with APL (acute promyelocytic leukemia), which is so rare that it affects just about 1 in 250,000 people in the United States. APL is a cancer of the blood that leads to a shortage of normal red and white blood cells. ATRA often is given in combination with chemotherapy, according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Texans Rookie John Metchie III Diagnosed With Leukemia, Unlikely ... (Seattle Medium)

The wide receiver, 22, announced the diagnosis on Sunday but said he's in "good spirits" and that he expects to make a recovery.

“As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season. “It’s a blessing that he is in a city known for great care and with an organization, in the Houston Texans, who will be with him throughout this journey. “John has overcome every challenge placed in front of him in his life with toughness and determination, and we are behind him every step of the way in his fight against Leukemia,” Saban wrote in a statement on Sunday.

Alabama's Nick Saban releases message of support for John ... (Fox News)

John Metchie III revealed he was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and will likely miss the 2022 NFL season and received support from Nick Saban.

He finished third in the SEC in receptions and receiving yards. "It’s a blessing that he’s in a city known for great medical care, and with an organization in the Houston Texans who will be with him throughout this journey. The 2021 season was his best with the Crimson Tide. He had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns.

Houston Texans Rookie John Metchie III Announces Leukemia ... (The Root)

As a result of his diagnosis, he is expected to miss the entire 2022 NFL season.

Seven months later, Berry was back on the field and for the next two seasons, he was selected first-team All-Pro. On Dec. 14, Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry was diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. In unfortunate news, before he was ever able to take a step on a professional football field, Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III’s career has been delayed.

Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia, vies for ... (UPI.com)

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was diagnosed with leukemia and is unlikely to play this season, the NFL rookie announced on social media.

It develops in 600 to 800 people each year in the United States and mostly impacts adults around 40 years old. "As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season. "Recently I was diagnosed with APL [acute promyelocytic leukemia], the most curable form of leukemia," Metchie wrote.

Recovery from rare leukemia could be quick for Texans' John ... (Houston Public Media)

Two Houston doctors described Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia as curable in most cases, with treatment that will last just a few months.

Patients often enter remission at that point, according to Ganguly, who said they then receive rounds of the same treatments on an outpatient basis over the span of a few months. "This particular type of leukemia can turn very serious in a matter of days. He also said well-known athletes historically play a big part in educating the public about diseases and other medical conditions they may be experiencing. The doctors said there are roughly 800 cases annually in the United States. He caught 96 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns last year for the University of Alabama. "It's a cancer we know very well how to treat.