The announcement was made during a press conference at Camp Nou this evening.
"After looking at routine tests, there is now an option to continue treating his disease which means it will be impossible for him to continue as first-team coach of FC Barcelona. I want to ask for the maximum respect for him and his family.
"We have got together with all of the players and the coaching staff and we have decided not to play tomorrow in Poland [in a friendly against Lechia Gdansk]. It is a very big blow, a huge blow. But Barcelona has overcome many obstacles in its history and this will be no exception." Barcelona Club President, Sandro Rosell told reporters.
The 44 year-old coach took medical break on two occasions while at the club. The first was in 2011/2012 while he was Pep Guardiola's assistant and the second last season. During his short tenure at the club, he led Barca to the 2013 Spanish league title.
Get well soon Tito Vilanova! Wish him speedy recovery and perfect health.