Doncaster boss McCann reveals skin cancer treatment

What the report says

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has revealed that he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, last December. In comments reported by BBC Sport Football, the 46-year-old said he is now “ok,” and explained that the diagnosis came during the middle of last season while he was at the club’s training ground. He linked the experience to the idea of pressure in football, saying the health scare was far more serious than the demands of management.

BBC Sport Football reported that the cancer was found after McCann was told he had melanoma, which is generally associated with ultraviolet exposure such as sunlight or sunbeds and can be more aggressive than other types of skin cancer. McCann said the diagnosis was a deeply serious moment for him and his family, but he did not offer further medical details. The report did not say what treatment he received.

McCann is in his second spell as Doncaster boss and led the club to promotion from League Two in the 2024-25 season. His comments came after a mixed start to Doncaster’s League One campaign, as he spoke publicly about perspective, family and returning to work with a positive outlook. More broadly, melanoma is a significant health issue in the UK, but BBC Sport Football’s report focused on McCann’s personal experience and his recovery.