Sep

29

Walsh Reveals He Had Surgery To Remove Cancer On His Tongue

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Off The Court Issues 

The “New York Post” has reported that New York Knicks Team President Donnie Walsh revealed that he had surgery this Summer to remove a cancerous section of his tongue. Walsh told the paper that he had the surgery in June, and that the procedure was successful. Walsh said “My doctor says he got it all. Luckily, it was caught quickly before it could spread.”

Walsh said the cancer was discovered while he was having a physical after being hired by New York as the new Team President in April. Walsh was the long time President of the Indiana Pacers, before moving on to the Knicks. The 67 year old Team President told the paper that his tongue still feels numb and he feels like he has “marbles in his mouth.” 

Walsh who had smoked for 50 years before the cancer was discovered (he has since quit) was prepared for the worst as he dealt with the diagnosis. He said “If they have to cut my tongue out I’m going to leave New York without telling anybody, fly home to Indianapolis, go straight to my backyard and never come off the property again.” Thankfully that was not the case.

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