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Darts Pundit Mark Webster Discloses Hairy Cell Leukaemia Diagnosis

Slow white-cell recovery keeps him off air due to infection risk.

Overview

  • Mark Webster disclosed Wednesday in a Darts World interview that he was diagnosed on January 8 with a rare blood cancer called hairy cell leukaemia.
  • He began chemotherapy in February and has not worked since Premier League night one in Newcastle on February 5 for Sky Sports.
  • He said his white blood cell counts are still slow to recover, which weakens his immune system and forced him to postpone a planned return in Brighton.
  • He receives weekly blood tests and regular specialist reviews while taking boosters to lift his counts.
  • He said the outlook is strong, with about 95% of cases responding to treatment and entering remission.