Great news out of Houston, Texas as it was announced yesterday that Texans offensive lineman David Quessenberry is in remission following radiation treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The 24 year old lineman was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2014 just three months shy of his 24th birthday and has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment since. While his radiation treatments are done, he will still need to undergo chemotherapy once a month as part of a 30 month maintenance program.
I’m officially in remission. Man I love saying that!
— David Quessenberry (@DavidQberry) February 25, 2015
God bless all of you who sent thoughts and prayers my way during my fight. Means more than you could ever know.
— David Quessenberry (@DavidQberry) February 25, 2015
Less than a year after being diagnosed with lymphoma, @DavidQberry is in remission. MORE: http://t.co/XyTXRNQEBv pic.twitter.com/2cxyEXTDpl
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) February 25, 2015
#DQStrong RT @DavidQberry: I’m officially in remission. Man I love saying that! — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) February 25, 2015
A former sixth round pick out of San Jose State, Quessenberry was poised to compete for a starting job along the Texans offensive line when he got the news. Now, with this health scare behind him, he can once again turn his attention to competing for a job with the Texans. He began working out last week at NRG Stadium in Houston and is focused on getting back into football shape.
Some might view his comeback as a longshot but Texans head coach Bill O’Brien cautioned not to count Quessenberry out:
“He’s an incredible person,” O’Brien said. “Imagine the example he’ll set for the others when they see how he attacks working out with such enthusiasm.
“You know, I think he’ll come back and play.”
“Hey, I wouldn’t count him out,” O’Brien said. “He’s a remarkable kid, an incredible presence.”
As for Quessenberry, he is counting his blessings and thankful for all the support and encouragement he has received:
“So many amazing people,” he said. “When you undergo something like this, it’s those closest to you who support and encourage you, and you couldn’t do without them.
“But one of the coolest things for me was all the people who don’t know me reaching out to me and offering their support and encouragement. Many of them have been through something similar, and they understood what I was facing.
“I’m just so appreciative of everyone. I wouldn’t be where I am today without everyone’s support.”
Best wishes to Quessenberry on his continued recovery and go get ‘em! We will be rooting for you to fulfill your potential and look forward to seeing you compete for a roster spot with the Texans this offseason!
You can follow David Quessenberry at @DavidQberry and follow the Houston Texans at @HoustonTexans.
David Quessenberry photo credit to khou.com
