An Australian golfer battling a third round of cancer as well as a ‘mystery illness’ that has left him unable to care for his children feels his body is ready to ‘give up’.
Jarrod Lyle underwent a bone marrow transplant in December following a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia last year, but has since been struck down by an unknown condition.
Despite taking every test ‘known to mankind’, the 36-year-old is at a loss to what could be potentially be causing his body permanent damage, he told SEN Radio.
Jarrod Lyle (pictured) is battling a third round of cancer as well as a ‘mystery illness’ that has left him unable to care for his children or drive a car
‘I’ve had every test known to mankind to trying to figure out what’s going on. They’re not sure whether it’s going to be reversible or not, whether its damage that’s been done up until now,’ Mr Lyle said.
‘Not being able to drive and not being able to look after your children, as well as looking after yourself really well either, it’s a bit of tough pill to swallow.
‘I said to Briony (wife) this morning I feel like my body has had enough, I feel like it’s ready to give up in every little thing that comes my way.’
Lyle’s wife Briony posted an update following an entry on his website this month that described his battle as ‘the longest and hardest one so far’.
Lyle (pictured) underwent a bone marrow transplant in December following a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia last year, but has since been struck down by an unknown condition
The 36-year-old is at a loss to what could be potentially be causing his body permanent damage
‘His condition is a complete mystery, so it’s just a waiting game while they run several tests, compare results and get specialist input,’ Briony wrote on Facebook.
‘His mood is the lowest it’s been in a very long time, which is probably the hardest part.
‘There are no smiling photos to share right now. He is terrified, as am I.
‘He’s unable to read any of the texts, posts or emails that he receives, and he’s often too tired to listen to me read them out.
‘Hopefully we’ll get a proper diagnosis very soon, and can get on with overcoming these latest obstacles.’
Briony also wrote that her husband’s weight is down to 74kgs, dropping up to 5kgs in only a few days since being admitted to hospital.
Lyle, from Shepparton in country Victoria, made an emotional comeback to the golf course during the 2013 Australian Masters before trying his luck at using a medical exemption to win his PGA Tour card back in 2015.
Lyle’s wife Briony posted an update following an entry on his website this month that described his battle as ‘the longest and hardest one so far’
He then returned to Australia permanently to be with Briony and daughters Lusi and Jemma.
‘I had a moment this morning when I burst in tears. But it’s one of those things that there are still a lot of things I want to do in life, and watching the girls grow up and being there for them, and trying to help my wife at as much as I can, are the three main things that keep me going every day,’ he told the radio show.
‘I guess I’ve still got that fighting spirit that I’ve always had and anting to get through it and help other people realise that no matter how bad it gets there’s always that light at the end of the tunnel.
‘Hopefully that in the future people draw strength from my fighting as well.’
Lyle, from Shepparton in country Victoria, made an emotional comeback to the golf course during the 2013 Australian Masters before trying to use a medical exemption to win his PGA Tour card back in 2015