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Doug Farrar

Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, will step away from football

During a routine physical performed by the New Orleans Saints’ medical team, former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Forster Moreau was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.

Moreau disclosed the diagnosis on his Twitter account.

The Saints were hosting Moreau for a free-agent visit when the diagnosis was reached.

Per the Mayo Clinic’s website:

In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control, causing swollen lymph nodes and growths throughout the body.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which used to be called Hodgkin’s disease, is one of two general categories of lymphoma. The other is non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Advances in diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma have helped give people with this disease the chance for a full recovery. The prognosis continues to improve for people with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Moreau, a fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft out of LSU, amassed 91 receptions for 1,107 yards and 12 touchdowns in 34 starts and 61 games for the Raiders. Last season, he had 33 catches for 420 yards and two touchdowns.

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