'phew!'
Mark Lawrenson reveals secret cancer fight as BBC pundit gets all clear from doctors
Ex-Liverpool star has undergone treatment for cancer on his face and paid tribute to care he received
MARK LAWRENSON has revealed he has won a secret battle against cancer.
The ex-Liverpool star turned BBC pundit underwent two operations after doctors discovered cancerous blemishes on his face.
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But he has today been given the news that cells have not spread anywhere else in his body - and decided to go public in relief,
Lawrenson, 61, said on Twitter: "After 3 Months of Outstanding care at both Ormskirk & Whiston Hospitals I got the News that after 2 Operations & the Removal of my Facial Cancerous Blemish the Cancer hasn’t Spread anywhere..Phew..!!
"Waiting for the Verdict felt like a’SWORD OF DAMACLES’ moment... Thanx all."
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Lawrenson has been one of the most recognised pundits on the BBC for almost 20 years - working across television and radio.
He moved into the media at the end of a brilliant playing career which saw him become a fixture in the Liverpool side which was the dominant force throughout the 1980s.
In seven seasons at Anfield, the Republic of Ireland defender made 356 appearances for the Reds - winning five league titles in the process.
He also lifted the European Cup in 1984 along with one FA Cup victory and three League Cup triumphs.
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