Twitter reacts to Leukemia diagnosis of Texans rookie WR John Metchie
Houston Texans rookie receiver John Metchie announced Sunday he has a rare form of leukemia.
“Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable of Leukemia,” Metchie said via a statement from the Texans. “I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirts and I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time.”
The diagnosis is a significant blow to his chances to play in 2022. Metchie was already working back from a torn ACL sustained in December in the SEC Championship Game.
As Metchie concluded his statement that he couldn’t wait, “to come back stronger than ever,” an army of well-wishers took to Twitter to show their support for the Texans’ second-round pick.
Get well, John Metchie.
— Ben Flanagan (@ThisBenFlanagan) July 24, 2022
I'm still hopeful that not only will John Metchie III make a full recovery, but that'll he'll still have the career I expected from a guy who was an incredible talent in college. You've got this. https://t.co/CiQeP0BU97
— McLateral (@McLateralFF) July 24, 2022
Asking all like-minded to pray for John Metchie. Because of his Canadian citizenship, he didn’t see his family for two years due to covid and his trying to get to the League. Now he has to wait even longer to play. Hoping it proves to be a John 13:7 moment 🙏🏻
— Clio the Crimson Eagle 🐘 (@CrimsonEag1e) July 24, 2022
Rooting hard for John Metchie’s recovery. A generational talent who is no doubt eager to take the field. https://t.co/U3AWL9PY8U
— Payton Bradford (@paytonmbradford) July 24, 2022
Prayers for Texans WR John metchie, as the father of a little girl currently battling ALL leukemia, I’m familiar with your battle. You’ll beat this and come back stronger than before.
— Alex Maggard (@AlexJMaggard) July 24, 2022
Sending prayers to John Metchie III. You got this man. You’ve got a lot of folks pulling for you. #CancerSucks @HoustonTexans https://t.co/jLZNogaey6
— John G. Bronkhorst (@coachbronk) July 24, 2022
All the strength, fortitude, and best wishes to John Metchie III. Get well soon young man. #NFL
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) July 24, 2022
That is absolutely awful news for John Metchie III.
From serious injury to serious illness.
Wishing the best for him that he may be able to ultimately resume his career goals in the #NFL w/ #Texans & have a long successful career. https://t.co/yQ24Vz2wCF
— Patrick Creighton (@PCreighton1) July 24, 2022
prayers up to john metchie man 🙏🏽
— Naturalbornhustler (@CantGuardMarioo) July 24, 2022
Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to John Metchie III. https://t.co/JUeFjFz1e8
— Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina) July 24, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for John Metchie. Such sad news. https://t.co/aDOrNwj8lN
— Justin C. Slaton (@Justin_Slaton) July 24, 2022
The John Metchie comeback story will be amazing and I can not wait for it.
— David Jones (@tenaciousDJONES) July 24, 2022
Sad to hear about John Metchie. Hopefully it doesn’t keep him off the field for too long.
— Tom Fisk (@2GunsSomeday) July 24, 2022
Such sad news regarding John Metchie. Here's to a safe and smooth recovery.
Looking forward to seeing him shine once back.
— Cameron Hogwood (@ch_skysports) July 24, 2022
That John Metchie news is so crazy man prayers for him
— brown eyes black dragon (@ringpoptre) July 24, 2022
Just awful for John Metchie. Hope he makes a full recovery, and comes back stronger than ever. https://t.co/n4B56LR5TA
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) July 24, 2022
John Metchie was making great progress in his return from ACL surgery. Now this.
Sending good thoughts and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery his way. https://t.co/D91StGDTlM— Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) July 24, 2022
Sending my well wishes to Texans receiver John Metchie, who has just been diagnosed with a form of Leukemia. He likely won't play his rookie season. Hoping for a fast and full recovery for him. @NewhouseSports
— Anthony Del Trecco (@TheAnthonyDT) July 24, 2022
Sending our prayers to John Metchie. Lot of other stuff just doesn't seem as important right now.
— Alabama Pro Updates (@BamaProUpdates) July 24, 2022
Prayers up for John Metchie III.
Hoping for a speedy recovery 🙏❤️🩹
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) July 24, 2022
Prayers up to John Metchie man…
the return is going to be better than we could ever have imagined
— Max (@FantasyFBallAZ) July 24, 2022
John Metchie III
Diagnosis: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
Prognosis: very good, 80% chance of remission, 90% chance of cure
Treatment: combo of ATRA, ATO, chemotherapy, GO.
If all goes well, he returns in 2023. pic.twitter.com/rUhZip7jKu
— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) July 24, 2022
