The disease is often found in bone or soft tissue.
The 2008 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for last season's Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker, had planned to return to BC this fall to complete his senior season, but says he was unsure what his illness meant for his football future.
"Obviously, I was shocked," the 6-foot-4 inch, 238-pounder said in a statement released by the school. "At this point, I do not know what this means for my football future, but I am determined to rid my body of this disease so that I can put that uniform back on."
Herzlich led BC's defense in 2008 with 110 tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
He has returned home to Wayne, Pa., to be near his family and undergo tests to determine a course of treatment.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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