Former Chelsea winger Paul Canoville's condition has improved and he is no longer critically ill in hospital after emergency surgery.
The 58-year-old was the club's first black player when he signed in 1981 and scored 15 goals in 103 games before retiring with a knee injury aged 25.
Canoville runs his own foundation and has been a prominent anti-racism campaigner.
"Paul is off the critical list," said a statement from the foundation.
"He's facing a long road to full recovery but has started that journey."
After news of his condition was announced earlier in February, the Blues wished him a rapid recovery, saying he "holds a major place in Chelsea history"
Canoville, whose playing career also included a stint at Reading, has recovered from cancer three times.
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