On Wednesday night, Foster Moreau announced that he will take an indefinite break from the game of football after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.The Raiders' star tight end was testing the waters of free agency after spending four years in Las Vegas. Moreau underwent a physical, conducted by the New Orleans Saints and through the process learnt about his cancer diagnosis. He took to Twitter to announce that he will be stepping away from the game to fight his new opponent, Cancer.Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)503634333Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma?According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a condition wherein an abnormal change in the DNA of the white blood cell (called a lymphocyte) is observed. As a result, it transforms into a lymphoma cell. If left untreated, this can result in uncontrollable growth of these cancerous lymphocytes.When a person is affected by Hodgkin's Lymphoma, their immune system becomes extremely weak, unable to guard against any form of infection. These Lymphoma cells usually develop in masses in the Lymph Nodes in the lymphatic system of our body.Hodgkin's Lymphoma is one of the most curable cancers in the world. The treatment practices include mostly chemotheraphy and radiation therapy.NFL World sends prayers to Foster MoreauFoster Moreau was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the 137th overall pick. During his four-year tenure with the Raiders, Moreau accounted for 1107 yards, had 91 receptions and 12 touchdowns.When the news broke on Tuesday about his decision to step away from football to treat Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the NFL community was quick to respond and send prayers to the tight end.Former Raiders QB Derek Carr, a long-time friend of Moreau, was among the first to send his love and prayers. Carr tweeted:Love you and we are here for you 🙏🏼 praying for you brother!Derek Carr@derekcarrqbLove you and we are here for you 🏼 praying for you brother! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)4531317Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Love you and we are here for you 🙏🏼 praying for you brother! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Anthony Johnson@AXJ76Praying for you Tiger! Let’s get this W! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)174457Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Praying for you Tiger! Let’s get this W! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Las Vegas Raiders@RaidersYour Raider family is with you, Foster. 🖤 twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)6143790Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Your Raider family is with you, Foster. 🖤 twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…LSU Football@LSUfootballThinking about Foster as he fights this. We can’t wait to see you back on the field soon! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)1142140Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Thinking about Foster as he fights this. We can’t wait to see you back on the field soon! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Jalen Mills@greengoblinPrayer for you brodie twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)26519Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Prayer for you brodie‼️ twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Trevor Lawrence@TrevorlawrenceePrayers brother!!! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)47719Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Prayers brother!!! twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…DAMONE CLARK@clark_damonePrayers up bro, you got this 🏾 twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…Foster Moreau@fhmoreauThrough somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)25611Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)Prayers up bro, you got this 🙏🏾 twitter.com/fhmoreau/statu…The Raiders star tight end wrote:"Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me," Moreau tweeted. "During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football.He continued:"At this time to fight a new opponent: Cancer. I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me. There hasn’t been a single step I’ve taken without hundreds of people lighting the path before me, and I will continue to seek their guidance. That being said, I’ll go kick this thing’s ass and get back to doing what I love! AMDG!"As Foster Moreau battles cancer, we at Sportskeeda, along with the NFL Community, send our prayers and wish him a speedy recovery.If you use any of the above quotes, please credit Foster Moreau and H/T Sportskeeda.