ni Gerard Arce @Sports | March 22, 2023
Gumulantang ang balita sa bawat sulok ng PBA nang ianunsyo ng “Iron Man” ng pro league na si Lewis Alfred "LA" Tenorio ng Barangay Ginebra Kings ang pagkakaroon ng Stage 3 Colon Cancer.
Inilabas kahapon ng 38-anyos na si Tenorio ang statement tungkol sa karamdaman, at humingi ng paumanhin sa publiko sa paglilihim sa inisyal na pagsusuri makaraan ang tatlong linggo, mga panahong hindi nakapaglaro sa PBA Governors Cup. “I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. The initial testing three weeks ago led me to instantly miss practices and games. I have completed my surgery last week and will soon undergo treatment for the next few months,” ani Tenorio. “I would like to issue a statement about my health status by firstly apologizing to my teammates, some coaches, the PBA, the fans, the media and even some friends. As most of you are aware I have been nursing a minor injury since the Finals last January. I used that as the reason for my sudden absence. My sincerest apologies to all.”
Nauna nang naoperahan ang 8-time champion at 4-time Finals MVP noong Marso 8, umno'y dahil sa ‘Luslos’ o ‘Aggravated Sports Hernia’ at inaaasahang makababalik makaraan ang 1 buwan. “With my profession in sports tied in health and entertainment, it will be very difficult to keep the real reason a secret any longer and will only lead to unnecessary gossips, fake news and misinterpretations,” saad ni Tenorio.
“But with my FAITH, I am lifting everything to God now and I believe there is a higher purpose as I go through this part of my life. I am not yet retiring from the game I love, and with the help of the best doctors in the Philippines and Singapore, I BELIEVE I can touch a basketball once more and return stronger.”
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