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Seve Ballasteros "has brain tumour"

I was never a big fan of golf but I do like this guy.

Quote:
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and will undergo a biopsy on Tuesday.

The Spaniard was admitted to Madrid's La Paz hospital on 6 October after briefly losing consciousness.

The hospital said on Friday he had left intensive care, having been "admitted because of a partial epileptic fit".

But, on Sunday, Ballesteros, 51, said: "I inform you that after an exhaustive check that was realised at Hospital La Paz, a brain tumour has been detected."

Ballesteros said he will undergo a biopsy on Tuesday and then doctors would decide on a course of treatment.

He added: "Throughout my entire career I have been one of the best at overcoming obstacles on the golf course.

"And now I want to be the best, facing the most difficult game of my life, using all my strength and also counting on those who have been sending me get-well messages.

"Now I've been able to tell my three children personally and their mother, now I can tell you the illness that I am suffering from. After the exhaustive tests that I have undertaken in the Hospital La Paz they have detected a brain tumour.

"I have always sympathised with those people who face illnesses.

"Therefore, I want to remind them that with bravery, faith, serenity, confidence and a lot of mental strength, we have to face any situation no matter how difficult it is."

Ballesteros asked for his family's privacy to be respected while promising to keep people regularly informed of his condition.

"Now my wish is to ask for respect for my family and especially for my children. We will keep you informed," he continued.

"I want to thank from the bottom of my heart all those people who have shown affection and interest in my state of health, with all kinds of support. Many thanks."
archie mackenzie

so sad to read this and fingers crossed its not to late cause the man is a absolute legend
thanks archibald




would this thread be better served on the golf section.thanks.
theGoingStick

geordie_racer wrote:
I'm sure everyone will be wishing him well; Seve played golf the way we all wish we could - his fallability made him all the greater

no-one has ever looked as genuinely happy on a golf course as he did when he won the Open at St. Andrews in 84.... an iconic image of him punching the air

More than any other European he made the Ryder Cup what it is; he loved beating the Americans as much as we did!

lets hope he makes a good recovery - God Bless, Seve.


Rammy wrote:
I can only echo those sentiments Geordie, lets hope he can make a full recovery
three out

I have so many great memories of Seve as a Golfer - he always made you believe anything was possible.  I was a very keen golfer myself when younger and always used to try the "Seve" when in a spot of bother  

I hope he makes a full recovery - some of his recoveries on the Golf course were unbelievable so I am sure his mindset will be a benefit to him.

Best wishes.
golfswing

My golfing hero.. The guy had so much fire and passion in his belly.... He did so much for European golf..

Get well soon Hombre...
jennywales

Yes, indeed - I have tried to play golf (unsuccessfully, I think the game just doesn't suit me) but I can recognise top players when I see them! Wishing a great golfer a good and quick recovery!
awaywardlad

The great Seve had a 12 hour brain operation last night and an official statement said the op went well and he is now recovering(hopefully) back in intensive care.
geordie_racer

as we probably all know he had a second op on Thursday to releive pressure inside the skull. i understand that's [these days] a rare complication and although he's now stable it is a concer. we have to hope and pray he's going to be ok
awaywardlad

geordie_racer wrote:
we have to hope and pray he's going to be ok


Yes.
geordie_racer

third op is branded "a success" by doctors

lets hope so

Nice that another top man, Sergio Garcia, dedicated his win this week to Seve - his hero and a hero for many of us
geordie_racer

not sure if anyone else is keeping up with this but this was in yesterday's paper and looks like good news to me



Tuesday, 4 November 2008


Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is continuing to make good progress following his recent brain surgery.


Doctors in Madrid say the 51-year-old is now conscious and breathing unaided.

The five-time major winner is still in intensive care, but has been communicating with his family.

He has undergone three operations on his brain since being diagnosed with a tumour last month.
MT VESSELS

geordie_racer wrote:
not sure if anyone else is keeping up with this but this was in yesterday's paper and looks like good news to me



Tuesday, 4 November 2008


Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is continuing to make good progress following his recent brain surgery.


Doctors in Madrid say the 51-year-old is now conscious and breathing unaided.

The five-time major winner is still in intensive care, but has been communicating with his family.

He has undergone three operations on his brain since being diagnosed with a tumour last month.


Long term it doesnt look good but short term it looks a hell of a lot better.
Here's to him being here for a lot longer yet.

MT jnr
geordie_racer

4th operation

this from bbc

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing a fourth brain operation.

A valve was implanted in the 51-year-old Spaniard's brain to drain fluid, while the surgery also repaired a bone defect caused by an earlier operation.

His condition is reported as stable and he will remain in Madrid's La Paz unit for monitoring.

A hospital official declined to confirm the surgery meant Ballesteros had taken a turn for the worse in his recovery.

Ballesteros first discovered the tumour removed in October of this year, and underwent three operations to remove the growth.


His condition improved and the Spaniard was allowed by consultants to return home to his family in November, although a hospital statement did warn there was a long way to go before he would make a full recovery.

The 51-year-old won 87 titles during his career, including the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and the Masters in 1980 and 1983.

He retired from golf last year following arthritic back and knee problems, while doctors discovered an irregular heartbeat when he was admitted to hospital in 2007.



lets hope this isnt bad news
Death n Taxes

Out of hospital great news
theGoingStick

Death n Taxes wrote:
Out of hospital great news


Good news, hope he makes a full recovery  
geordie_racer

Jose Maria was very upbeat about his great friend at the end of this year's Seve trophy match;- would be fabulous to believe he will be well enough to captain the Europeans next year.
geordie_racer

latest update (from Daily Telegraph)

great to see him so far on the recovery trail


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/...fter-surgery-on-brain-tumour.html
Rammy

Very good news

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