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Red Sox manager Farrell gets plenty of support after cancer diagnosis

Published Aug. 14, 2015 5:03 p.m. ET

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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell announced Friday that he has lymphoma and will leave the team for the rest of the season in order to be treated.

The 53-year-old Farrell called the disease "very treatable" and is optimistic that he will defeat it.

The support for Farrell soon poured in via Twitter:

Wishing nothing but the best to my former manager in his battle!!! Thoughts and Prayers John ??????#BostonStrong
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) August 14, 2015

Thoughts and prayers going out to John Farrell #PrayersToFarrell
— Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) August 14, 2015

Prayers for our manager John Farrell for a speedy and full recovery!!! @RedSox
— Steven Wright (@Knucklepuck23) August 14, 2015

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