University of Kansas defensive end D.J. Marshall has informed the team that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Marshall released a statement through the university Thursday saying vowing to defeat the disease and be back on the football field.
The red-shirt freshman will undergo more tests before doctors decide on a treatment.
Team physician Larry Magee says Marshall's prognosis for a full recovery is good.
Coach Mark Mangino says Marshall will remain with the team during this weekend's game with Kansas State.
University of Kansas defensive end D.J. Marshall has informed the team that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Marshall released a statement through the university Thursday saying vowing to defeat the disease and be back on the football field.
The red-shirt freshman will undergo more tests before doctors decide on a treatment.
Team physician Larry Magee says Marshall's prognosis for a full recovery is good.
Coach Mark Mangino says Marshall will remain with the team during this weekend's game with Kansas State.