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VIDEO: Wolves' Carl Ikeme opens cancer unit

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Carl Ikeme is all smiles as he opens a new cancer care unit at Solihull Hospital

The 32-year-old was looking fit and healthy as he helped open a new chemotherapy unit at Solihull Hospital.

Ikeme, who recently revealed he is in remission, isn't yet ready to speak publicly about his illness.

But he was all smiles as he joined Black Sabbath rock legend Tony Iommi to open the cancer care unit.

Ikeme and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi with Dame Julie Moore

Ikeme was there as a thanks to his friend and former consultant Manos Nikolousis, who first diagnosed him with leukaemia last year.

The Wolves goalkeeper received treatment at sister hospital Heartlands before being cared for at a clinic in Manchester.

Ikeme was diagnosed with leukaemia last July and is now in remission

Clinical director Dr Nikolousis said the landmark facility would offer world class care.

He added "I'm really pleased to see Carl looking really healthy and making sure we did the best for Carl and all the patients we have.

WATCH - Carl Ikeme opens new chemotherapy unit including interview with Clinical director Dr Manos Nikolousis

"For somebody who has had treatment and understands exactly how things work in chemotherapy, for us is a massive thing. And for the patients.

"They actually see well known people have treatment and to understand how they feel, and how they feel about cancer and cancer care.

Ikeme with patient Ivan Ford

"(Support for Carl) is all over the world. You saw in the World Cup with Iceland having their shirts signed for Carl, I think there's massive support.

"It's a worldwide perception about cancer care – everybody understands how cancer patients can feel and how important it is to give them support and the love they need undergoing treatment with chemotherapy which is a very intensive treatment.

"It's really nice to see all the people getting involved in cancer care."

The 31-chair unit is called the Solihull Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.

Earlier in the day Ikeme had met up with former team mate Matt Murray and ex-Wolves coach Terry Connor.

Ikeme, who is from Solihull, was diagnosed last July and the news prompted an outpouring of support. Several charitable ventures organised by Wolves fans and friends of the keeper have raised more than £120,000 for Cure Leukaemia.