May
31
2011

Doctors Confirm Gary Carter Has Brain Cancer

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Tonight, doctors at Duke University Hospital have confirmed that Gary Carter has glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer which affects the central nervous system.

The doctors have released the following statement:

“The results of biopsies performed on the tumor in Gary Carter’s brain have conclusively shown that Mr. Carter has a glioblastoma. While surgery is not a good option given the location of the tumor, we discussed an aggressive treatment plan with Mr. Carter and his family, which will include chemotherapy and radiation. Mr. Carter will be returning home to Florida to begin the next phase of his treatment, but we will continue to work closely with his medical team. Mr. Carter’s youth, strong physical condition and fighting spirit will be to his advantage as his treatment commences. The outpouring of support for Mr. Carter has been incredible and we trust that his many friends and fans will join us in continuing to pray for him and his family.”

Gary Carter’s family issued the following statement regarding the diagnosis:

“While we are saddened by the news we received today, we take comfort in the overwhelming support and prayers that have been extended to our family during this difficult time. We have boundless faith and hope knowing that the Lord will help see us through the challenging weeks and months ahead. Gary is getting the best care possible and is blessed with an incredible support network including family, friends and loyal fans. Gary was always a fierce competitor on the baseball field and that same tenacity will help him not only fight but win this battle, so please join Team Carter and continue to pray with our family.”

If anybody can beat this, it’s Gary Carter.

We join all of Gary’s friends, family and of course his extensive baseball family, in wishing Gary well as he goes through this difficult treatment and we all hope for a speedy recovery.

Original Post 5/27

It’s with sadness that I report that the family of Gary Carter have released a statement that doctors are 90% certain that the tumors in Gary’s brain are malignant.

The statement was read minutes ago on WFAN.

“It was very hard for all of us to hear, as we have been hoping and praying that the tumors would be benign,” one of Carter’s daughters wrote on the website. “Lots of tears have been shed in the hospital room today, and we are all a bit scared of the unknown.”

The family will release an official diagnosis after the Memorial Day Weekend.

Say a prayer for Gary.

About the Author: Rob Johnson

15 Comments + Add Comment

Bayonne Mets Fan May 21, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Keep fightin’ Kid!
Des May 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

I pray that it’s just a scare, that the tumors are benign.

Over in Australia, my sister-in-law’s son-in-law (figure that one out!!!) has similar symptoms. Nothing to treat lightly. This kid is going for an MRI on Monday for a definitive analysis. Praise to the health care system we have in the U.S. In Australia the kid had to wait six weeks for his MRI.

We’ll pray for the complete recovery of Gary.
Susan M. May 21, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Kid, if anyone can beat the odds, you can. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. We Mets fans around the world are praying for you and wishing you well.
Brandon Butler May 21, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Fight this with everything you got Kid!
sarge May 22, 2011 at 12:12 am

Get well Gary you helped make 1986 special.
Marco Moran (Nica) May 22, 2011 at 1:04 pm

En el nombre de nuestro padre, y con nuestras oracones llegue lo mejor a todos a todos ustedes
Caryn May 27, 2011 at 6:32 pm

We’re all praying for you Kid! Keep fighting, you’ll pull through!
LA Mets Fan May 27, 2011 at 6:34 pm

Terrible news. I’m praying for you Gary.
Metsie May 27, 2011 at 6:41 pm

Really feel bad, he was too nice to have to go through something like this.
Nat Luvs The Mets May 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm

We love you Kid! Be strong, you can beat this!
D.C. May 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Mr North Jersey May 28, 2011 at 2:42 am

Just awful news. Thoughts and Prayers go out to Carter and his family at this time. I hope you get through this with a full recovery a.s.a.p.

Be Strong Kid.
NYMetsfan June 1, 2011 at 7:41 am

……….he wasn’t going to make the last out………..

Come on, you have more fight in ya kid!

Prayers are plentiful……….
Pete June 1, 2011 at 8:23 am

You never gave anything but your very best. We love you Kid, and you can beat this thing! We are all praying for you.
Lazycrochet June 1, 2011 at 11:41 am

Prayers going out for Gary and his family. I know he can fight this battle and win.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	24	18	.571	-
Nationals	23	20	.535	1.5
Phillies	20	23	.465	4.5
Mets	16	24	.400	7.0
Marlins	11	32	.256	13.5

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