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Agence France-Presse

Two-time major champion John Daly revealed on Thursday he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, but remains hopeful despite what could be a long battle.
The 54-year-old American, known for his outspoken manner, often outrageous behaviour and wild pants designs, told The Golf Channel he had undergone surgery after what he thought was a battle with kidney stones.
“It’s probably going to come back, and then another three months that you don’t know. You just don’t know,” Daly said. “Luckily for me they caught it early, but bladder cancer is something that I don’t know all the details.
“It doesn’t look like it may go away. We will just see what happens. Maybe there’s a miracle.”
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Daly, who has played in Hong Kong several times, won the 1991 PGA Championship after making the field as the ninth alternate when Nick Price dropped out because his wife was about to have a baby. He also won the 1995 Open Championship by winning a play-off over Italy’s Costantino Rocca at St Andrews.
Daly said he withdrew from a 50-and-over Champions tour event with kidney stones and after talking to doctors discovered he had bladder cancer.

Hey All, thank you all so much for all the love, texts, msgs & support thru this! It’s all still shocking for me but know I’ll do what I have in me to beat this! My whole life I’ve beaten the odds, so it’s NOT time to stop now! Ready for 2020 to be fkn over! #gripitandripityall
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) September 11, 2020

While surgery to remove the cancer was successful, doctors told him there was a strong chance it would return.
Daly has struggled with weight and alcohol issues throughout his career. He plans to make some changes in hopes of helping his cancer fight.
Reformed Daly on new high after kicking drugs and drink
“I’m cutting way, way back on the Diet Coke and counting minutes before I can have a cigarette. I’m trying to quit smoking,” Daly said.
“The doctors aren’t saying it’s too late. Unfortunately, it’s a cancer that keeps coming back. But I’m going to listen to them, and I’m going to try and quit smoking.
“If it comes back, it comes back. Six months to a year, if it doesn’t go away, I’m going to live my life. I’m going to have some fun.”
Daly last played a PGA Tour event at last year’s Safeway Open, missing the cut. He is able to play in the British Open and PGA Championship until age 60 after winning each.
“I’ve lived one hell of a life. No matter what happens, I’m not scared to die or anything,” Daly said. “It would have been nice to play the last seven or eight or 13 years of my career a little more healthy. But hey, I’m still working, I’m still living life, I’m still doing the things I need to do.
“I can accept the challenge.”


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Open champion John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosis after surgery

John Daly has been diagnosed with cancer. Photo: AFP

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John Daly ended his second round at the PGA Championship on 11-over-par and missed the cut. Photo: AP

Major winner John Daly amazed by talented Chinese teen Guan Tianlang

American John Daly, who had a bad day, in action on the 13th. Photo: Richard Castka

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Kiradech Aphibarnrat is working his way back up the world rankings. Photo: Richard Castka

THE WOODLANDS, TX - MAY 07: John Daly of the United States is sprayed with champagne at the eighteenth green following his victory at the PGA TOUR Champions Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club on May 7, 2017 in The Woodlands, Texas. Darren Carroll/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

SSP Chawrasia of India during the third round of the UBS Hong Kong Open on 25 November 2017 at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong. Mandatory credit: Richard Castka/Sportpixgolf.com

Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand during the third round of the UBS Hong Kong Open on 25 November 2017 at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong. Mandatory credit: Richard Castka/Sportpixgolf.com

Open champion John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosis after surgery

John Daly is diagnosed with cancer after seeking treatment for kidney stones