CumbrianRam Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Two-time World Snooker Championship runner-up Ali Carter has been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer. World Snooker announced on Saturday that the 34-year-old from Chelmsford will undergo an intensive course of chemotherapy. The world number 13, who has Crohn's disease, last year recovered from testicular cancer to resume his career. He was beaten by eventual champion Mark Selby in the second round of this year's World Championship.Ali 'The Captain' Carter World Championship finalist in 2008 and 2012 UK Championship semi-finalist in 2008 and 2012 Masters quarter-finalist in 2009 Ranking victories: 2009 Welsh Open, 2010 Shanghai Masters and 2013 German Masters Selby said on Twitter: "Gutted to hear the news. My thoughts go out to him and his family at this tough time." World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association chairman Jason Ferguson described Carter as the "toughest competitor I know". He added: "Having spoken to him over the last few days, I can assure everyone he has the fight to get through the battle ahead." Former world champions Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson were among those to offer their support. Shaun Murphy, who won at the Crucible in 2005, said he was "devastated" while 2010 world champion Robertson tweeted: "Shocking news about Ali Carter. Thoughts are with him and his family. Hopefully can make full recovery." Six-time World Championship runner-up Jimmy White, who recovered after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1995, said: "Absolutely gutted for Ali, praying for you mate." Carter had been due to play on Saturday in Gloucester, in the qualifying stages of the Wuxi Classic, but pulled out. He is a three-time ranking tournament winner, having landed titles at the 2009 Welsh Open, 2010 Shanghai Masters and 2013 German Masters, but lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2008 and 2012 Crucible finals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/27555474 Not had the best of luck with his health Ali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy1996 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hope he gets better! He's so unlucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I just saw the 'Snooker player Ali Carter d...' title and thought the worst. At least he has a chance, very best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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