A young footballer who is battling skin cancer is determined to keep on fighting despite being told he only had weeks to live. In an emotional social media update, Charlie shared his ordeal: "The last few weeks have been very difficult but things are on the up now." Charlie said: "The last few weeks have been very difficult but things are on the up now. Four weeks ago I was told the cancer was spreading rapidly and had spread to my hip and spine. I was told I only had weeks left to live. "