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Scotland rugby player Emma Wassell has credited her “rugby family” for caring for her after she underwent tumour surgery following the death of her mother. The 29-year-old spent almost two weeks in hospital after the mass was detected, which ruled her out of the current WXV 2 tournament. Her teammates helped care for her, which included feeding her, brushing her hair and ensuring she was never alone. Wassell still faces another surgery to totally remove the tumour, but she has her sights set on playing rugby again and competing in the 2025 World Cup.
Wassell initially thought she was unwell when her neck became stiff at the end of a training camp. An appointment with a physiotherapist did not reveal any obvious cause of pain. After going to A&E in Edinburgh whilst her neck expanded, the tumour was found in her chest. Wassell’s teammates rallied around her after she was hospitalised alone and despite being told the tumour was benign, the diagnosis caused Wassell to worry. She said “This was the Friday night and on that Wednesday, I played a live game of rugby in training, 15 on 15. I felt good. And just two days later, I was in a bed. I could barely stand up myself.”
The Loughbrough Lightning lock still has to undergo surgery to completely remove the tumour but is optimistic about the future. She has also paid tribute to the support of her friends who made her feel like “the biggest family in the world” during such a tough time
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