Former Swansea City defender Kevin Austin has been diagnosed with cancer - but dismissed social media reports the illness was terminal.

The 45-year-old has had treatment for pancreatic cancer after he was diagnosed 10 months ago.

"I appreciate the nice messages coming from supporters from Swansea," he said.

"They are fantastic fans - and all the clubs I have played for.

"But I needed to let people know that the rumours being spread just aren't true."

Speaking to Swansea's website, who he contacted after noticing media reports saying the cancer was terminal, Austin added: "I have pancreatic cancer, but my doctors have said they are happy with the way things are going and it is under control.

"My family is in a good place too, and I just wanted people to know the truth."