A representative for Houston Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry announced Tuesday that the second-year pro was recently diagnosed with lymphoma after experiencing shortness of breath at team practice.
"It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that a member of our REP 1 Family has been diagnosed with Lymphoma." (Cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) June 10, 2014
Houston Texans 23-year-old offensive lineman, David Quessenberry, will be leaving the game for an extended period of time.." (Cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) June 10, 2014
while he undergoes treatment for Non-Hodgkins T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. David was diagnosed with the illness last Tuesday..." (cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) June 10, 2014
He believed he had been suffering from a chest cold when he experienced shortness of breath at a Texans practice on June 3rd.." (cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) June 10, 2014
David was admitted to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston later that day, where he immediately began treatment that evening..." (Cont)
— Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) June 10, 2014
In an official statement, Texans general manager Rick Smith said the team is "extremely confident in the care and treatment David will receive," adding that Quessenberry "is a fighter and a courageous young man and we look forward to his full and complete recovery."
Quessenberry himself vowed to win his battle with cancer and return stronger than ever before.
“Just know I’ll be back out there killin it before you know it.” #Texans David Quessenberry
— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) June 10, 2014