A TEENAGE Wrexham fan has been praised by his family following an extraordinary effort in battling cancer. 

Sam Jones, from Wrexham, was diagnosed with cancer on the lung a few months ago. 

The 18-year-old has since undergone treatment at the Maelor, as well as hospitals in Liverpool and Manchester. 

In addition to battling his cancer, Sam has been keenly following Wrexham in their push for promotion. 

The teen has been a season ticket holder for seven years and was determined to see his beloved Wrexham secure the league title.

Sam was given special permission to delay his admission to Broad Green Hospital in Liverpool so that he could attend the Notts County match.

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Then last Monday, he was admitted to the hospital and had a four-hour operation to remove the cancer, which resulted in him losing half his lung capacity. 

Then after five days of recuperating in hospital, Sam was given the all-clear to be discharged and attended the title-winning game against Boreham Wood on Saturday. 

Sam said: "I've been a season ticket holder for seven years, no way was I missing the exciting end to the National League journey."

The teen has been labeled 'inspirational' by his uncle Allan Merrill, who said: "The fact that he is only 18 years old, did not smoke or drink, this came as a massive shock to all our family.

"Sam has been an inspiration with his positive attitude and as an avid Wrexham FC season ticket holder he was determined to see his treatment through without affecting his ability to attend the critical end-of-season fixtures.

"He's a great guy, not complained at all about anything, as a family we were devastated with the news. 

"We love him to pieces and hopefully he is past the worst of it now and is on the road to recovery."

"He is a young man of extreme courage and an example to anyone who might be in the same situation as he has been. His wishes were fulfilled with Wrexham winning the league."

Sam is set to go for a final check-up in three weeks, where he will find out if he is cancer-free.