Lecce captain Marco Mancosu reveals he has been declared clear of cancer following surgery to remove a tumour in March.
The player had kept it a secret during the final weeks of the season, claiming his operation was for appendicitis.
He explained the truth in a moving social media post on May 5 and said he was postponing chemotherapy until after the Serie B season had concluded.
The check-up was finally held this morning and Mancosu announced he was declared free of cancer, so does not require further treatment.
He will have checks every six months, but the 32-year-old is otherwise healthy.
Lecce reached the Serie B promotion play-off semi-finals, but were eliminated by Venezia, Mancosu missing a penalty.