Seve - Doesn't sound good.

klutes · 10-23-2008, 12:19 PM

Associated Press - October 23, 2008 11:13 AM ET

MADRID, Spain (AP) - Seve Ballesteros' brain tumor is cancerous and he will undergo another operation.

La Paz Hospital said Thursday that the surgery is "of great complexity." The procedure Friday is designed to relieve pressure on his brain caused by swelling and bleeding that have recently developed.

The remaining parts of the malignant tumor, located in a very deep part of the brain, will be removed.

The hospital says Ballesteros was in a stable, though serious, condition prior to the operation.

A study of cells already removed has revealed the tumor is classified as an oligoastrocytoma. That type affects "cells that cover and protect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord," the hospital says.

jbrunk · 10-23-2008, 12:23 PM

That is very sad. I hope he can pull through it. Every time I hear one of these stories about anyone, I just shake my head. Is there anything in this world that does not cause cancer?????

welshdentist · 10-23-2008, 12:30 PM

It's all very sad, although might explain why he went a bit "weird" in these last few years.

Prayers and thoughts for him

Seanmx · 10-23-2008, 05:33 PM

Very sad - Hopefully Seve can pull off one last "impossible shot"

10-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
klutes Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Seve - Doesn't sound good. Associated Press - October 23, 2008 11:13 AM ET MADRID, Spain (AP) - Seve Ballesteros' brain tumor is cancerous and he will undergo another operation. La Paz Hospital said Thursday that the surgery is "of great complexity." The procedure Friday is designed to relieve pressure on his brain caused by swelling and bleeding that have recently developed. The remaining parts of the malignant tumor, located in a very deep part of the brain, will be removed. The hospital says Ballesteros was in a stable, though serious, condition prior to the operation. A study of cells already removed has revealed the tumor is classified as an oligoastrocytoma. That type affects "cells that cover and protect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord," the hospital says.

10-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
welshdentist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 251	It's all very sad, although might explain why he went a bit "weird" in these last few years. Prayers and thoughts for him __________________ Golf can be fun but nothing can ease the pain of the wife being off 0.5 when you're of 5.0

10-23-2008, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Seanmx Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cork Ireland Posts: 33	Very sad - Hopefully Seve can pull off one last "impossible shot" __________________ __________________ Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing. Ben Hogan

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10-23-2008, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
jbrunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 322	That is very sad. I hope he can pull through it. Every time I hear one of these stories about anyone, I just shake my head. Is there anything in this world that does not cause cancer?????

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