JON RYAN CONFIRMS CANCER DIAGNOSIS, SAYS “VERY TREATABLE”

Roughriders punter Jon Ryan has confirmed media reports that he is dealing with a form of skin cancer.

“Very treatable for sure,” Ryan said in a text message. “Only wanted to make it public to raise people’s awareness and make sure people get their skin checked and do sed exams.

“I would have never known it was a big deal if I wasn’t getting checked regularly.”

Ryan’s wife – actress and best-selling author Sarah Colonna – took to Twitter on Monday to reassure Ryan’s many fans.

“He’s going to be totally fine,” Colonna wrote. “Thank you for all the nice thoughts. Luckily he gets his skin checked yearly and after they remove the spot he will be all good, it is contained to that spot. Just use it as a reminder to get your yearly exams!”

The 38-year old Ryan recently signed a new 1-year contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 2019 CFL All Star spent 13 seasons as a punter in the NFL with the Packers, Seahawks and Bills.

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