Cancer-free David Brooks sends moving message after making first appearance in 536 days

David Brooks returned after winning his cancer battle - and is determined to help Bournemouth win their relegation fight. Brooks was given a rapturous welcome by the whole of Villa Park on his first appearance in 536 days. The Welsh international came on as a substitute for Bournemouth after being diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021. But he has since been working hard to rebuild his fitness after declaring he was "cancer free" last May having sat …