Former Raiders forward Glen Turner faces his greatest challenge

[greeneyed]

Former Canberra Raiders forward Glen Turner faces his greatest challenge, after being diagnosed with incurable blood cancer
Tim Gavel

Five months ago, Glen Turner was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer. To suggest that it has rocked his world is an understatement. It takes a fair bit to unsettle Glen. A tough New Zealand-raised rugby league player, he is as uncompromising as they come.

“I’m still floored by it,” says Glen. “It’s a very emotional time and it’s particularly hard with the kids. It breaks my heart.”

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[greeneyed]

That's very sad news.

[casta66]

Sure is. They are actually a really really nice family.

Talented bloke, could have had a cricket career to.

He's spending a lot of time in hospital at the moment. Really difficult for little kids to deal with.

[Botman]

Jesus christ. That's really awful.

[Matt]

Poor SOB. That's rough.

[bonehead]

we were only talking about him recently too, he was good for us at a tough time.
Thoughts go to his family

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[Bay53]

Really sad news to hear.

Stay strong GT. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

[-PJ-]

Terrible news.

All the very best Glenn.

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[RedRaider]

Extremely sad news that Glen Turner at age 41 has blood cancer. Thoughts are with him and his family. Hopefully Men of League and other support networks are aware of his situation.