Stynes gives upbeat update on cancer battle

JIM STYNES has given an upbeat update on his health after completing two weeks of radiation, declaring that he hopes to conquer cancer by the end of November.

The Dubliner has been battling the disease since discovering a lump in his back in July and received a major setback three weeks ago when tumours developed in his brain.

Showing the resolution that earned him the nickname ‘Mr Indestructible’ in his playing days – he set a record for most consecutive games in the AFL (244) despite suffering numerous injuries – Stynes attended the Melbourne Football Club’s Best & Fairest Awards during the week.