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Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

Update: 2025-08-11
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Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022.

Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community.

If you'd like to donate to Micky's fundraising appeal, you can do so by clicking here.

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Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

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