Notre Dame graduate assistant Kyle McCarthy tweeted Tuesday that he is cancer-free, overcoming his four-month battle with the disease.
McCarthy said in an online statement that he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer in July, and he thanked friends and family for their prayers and support.
"This has truly been a humbling and eye-opening experience as I've undergone chemotherapy treatments and surgeries to fight this terrible disease," McCarthy said in the statement, which he posted to his Twitter account. "Fortunately this type of cancer was treatable, and with the help of amazing doctors and nurses, and incredible support from family and friends, I was given a clean bill of health.
"I am officially cancer-free. I'm excited to put this behind me and turn the page on this chapter of my life. Thank you all for the support! It helped more than you could know."
McCarthy, who works with the Fighting Irish secondary, is in his first year as a graduate assistant. He was a team captain for Notre Dame as a safety in 2009 before playing in 12 games over two seasons with the NFL's Denver Broncos from 2010 to '11, recording six tackles. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders, too, but knee injuries ended his pro career last fall.
