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Paul T Smith

Scots teen footballer vows 'cancer won't take my hair' as he shaves it himself

A young promising footballer diagnosed with a rare form of cancer vowed the disease "would not take his hair" as he decided to shave it off himself.

Ryan Thomson, 14, is being treated for Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system.

Ryan vowed cancer would not take his hair as he shaved it off (Supplied)

We told how the footballing community has rallied round the Stenhousemuir FC Community Team Player following his tragic diagnosis.

A GoFundMe page has also been stet up, which has raised over £1,000.

Ryan shaves his hair as he starts chemotherapy (Supplied)

Ryan started his first course of treatment last week, and decided he wanted to be in control of his hair loss, opting to shave it off in a video.

The footage, posted on a Twitter account created for people to follow his journey, shows the young lad holding clippers before taking them to his head.

In it Ryan says: "Cancer's no takin ma hair. A will."

Ryan started his treatment last week. (Stenhousemuir Football Club)

Social media users have been quick to respond, sending their well wishes to the brave youngster.

One person said: "I don’t need to know Ryan to say that I’m proud of him! He is the reason why we have hope!

"My nephew was not so lucky to fight this monster @DIFDCharity so Ryan gives me hope! God bless him and I send my love!

Another wrote: "What a brave boy...forever got a smile on his face in his videos and pictures. Rooting for him so much."

A third commented: "Well done lad, what a boy :) All the best wee man."

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