Guy Lafleur back in the hospital after lung cancer returns

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Montreal Canadiens hockey great Guy Lafleur is hugged by a fan as he attends an announcement about the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre, in Windsor, N.S. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.

The facility will include an ice rink, indoor track and a museum. Windsor claims title to the birthplace of hockey. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew VaughanMONTREAL -- The CHUM hospital in Montreal confirmed Wednesday that former Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur's lung cancer has returned.

Lafleur was informed during a follow-up consultation this week, and he agreed to release the information about his condition. "It's a big blow, but I am continuing my battle with confidence and serenity thanks to the support of the CHUM. I would particularly like to thank the entire team of Dr. Tehfe of the Integrated Cancer Centre for their professionalism and good care," said Lafleur in a news release."Today, we are all behind him to face adversity with great courage and determination," said Tehfe.

The hospital said Lafleur will continue in his role as an ambassador for the CHUM and its foundation.He underwent an operation in November 2019 to remove the upper lobe of one of his lungs as well as the lymph nodes.

 

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