Snooker: Ali Carter told testicular cancer scare requires further investigation

Ali Carter has revealed he is "not out of the woods yet" after being told his testicular cancer scare requires further investigation.

Carter's illness was announced on 1 July, with the 33-year-old undergoing an operation the next day. The two-time world finalist said the operation had gone well and he had been advised to rest for a month, but writing on Twitter he revealed further treatment was on the cards after a follow-up appointment. "Further investigation is required," Carter wrote. "Seeing oncologist friday now to talk through treatment options."