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Health
Harry Taylor

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

Former international footballer Bryan Robson has spoken of the importance of early cancer detection, and said the Government should focus on improving cancer care (Steven Paston/PA) - (PA Archive)

Former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson spoken of the importance of early cancer detection, and said the Government should focus on improving cancer care.

Mr Robson, who was known as “Captain Marvel” during his 22-year playing career, had treatment for throat cancer in 2011 while managing the Thailand national men’s team. He had radiotherapy and made a full recovery.

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