Golf Legend Ballesteros Diagnosed With Brain Tumor
13/10/2008 04:42
MADRID, Spain - Seve Ballesteros has a brain tumour and will undergo a biopsy Tuesday.
The five-time major winner announced the news Sunday in a statement issued by Madrid's La Paz Hospital. It was unknown whether the tumour was benign or malignant.
The 51-year-old golfing great was admitted to hospital for tests after briefly losing consciousness last week. Ballesteros, who made the announcement after telling his three children and their mother, said doctors will decide how to proceed after the biopsy.
"After an in-depth check up which has been carried out on me in the La Paz Hospital they have detected a brain tumour," Ballesteros said in the statement.
The former Ryder Cup star, who won a record 50 times on the European tour, also was admitted to a hospital last year and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat.
"Throughout my career I have been among the best at overcoming challenges on the golf course," Ballesteros said. "Now I want to be the best confronting the hardest challenge of my life, with all my strength, counting on all of you who are sending me encouraging messages."
Ballesteros did not give any more details on the test results - including if the tumour was benign or malignant.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
I’m sure golf and sports fans everywhere wish Seve all the best. Having had a member of my family pass away from a malignant brain tumor, let’s hope and pray Seve’s tumor is benign.