Nene's tumor benign

[YoMamaIsCallin]

good news! but see the updated post by me further down.

Nuggets' player Nene's tumor benign, player's Web site says (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-nuggets-nene&prov=ap&type=lgns)

DENVER (AP) -- The testicular tumor removed from Denver Nuggets forward Nene was benign, according to a statement posted on the player's Web site Thursday.

The tumor was removed Monday at a Denver hospital.

"The joint medical team handling Nene's health has just released the results of the biopsy," the Web site said. "According to reports presented by doctors, the exams show that the tumor is benign."

The statement said more information would be released later Thursday.

Nene, from Brazil, took an indefinite leave of absence Friday. There is no timetable for his return.

Dr. Fernando J. Kim, who performed the surgery at Denver Health Medical Center, said earlier that a "right testicular mass was found incidentally and it was managed surgically."

The tumor was found last week in an exam by team physician Dr. Saurabh Mangalik.

Nene had said the tumor was found at an early stage and indicated he expected to recover.

"I want to thank my fans, my teammates, the Nuggets organization and everyone that's been supporting me," he said in a statement released before the tumor was found to be benign. "My victory will represent their victory as well."

Nene is averaging 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He missed 22 games earlier this season after undergoing left thumb surgery. He was out for all but one game of the 2005-06 season after tearing a knee ligament, and he was sidelined for 27 games the season before with a variety of ailments.

[duncan228]

Good news.
I hope he recovers quickly.

[Hemotivo]

I hope he recovers quickly.
^

[FromWayDowntown]

That's great news. All the best to Nene!

[Cherry]

"My victory will represent their victory as well."

Get well soon Nene

[MoSpur]

Good to hear it. Thank God.

[samikeyp]

Good for him and his family.

:toast

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Praise God. awesome news. Im glad he will be ok.

Would be nice to see him back on the court soon but thats the least of importance.

[tlongII]

Great news!

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Not so fast... they may have jumped the gun a bit

Nuggets still waiting on Nene's tumor; Web site says it's benign (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-nuggets-nene&prov=ap&type=lgns)

January 17, 2008

DENVER (AP) -- Nuggets coach George Karl said Thursday the team is still awaiting results of some medical tests after doctors removed a testicular tumor from Denver forward Nene.

The Brazilian player's Web site posted a statement saying the tumor was benign, but the announcement was later removed.

"I don't think there's any question there's some positive energy, but I'm not going to interpret and analyze until we get all the information," Karl said at a workout before Thursday night's game against the Jazz.

He said the team would likely know more by early next week.

"I'm not going to play amateur doctor until I've got a lot more information than I have right now," said Karl, who has had surgery for prostate cancer.

A statement posted on the Web site and distributed by Nene's Brazilian publicist said, "According to reports presented by doctors, the exams show that the tumor is benign."

The publicist did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

Nene took an indefinite leave of absence Friday. There is no timetable for his return.

Asked if the team has reason to be optimistic, center Marcus Camby said, "We hope so, for him as a teammate, as a friend and as a brother.

"Basketball is secondary right now. Even without being cancerous, he's still going to be out a significant amount of time."

Dr. Fernando J. Kim, who performed the surgery at Denver Health Medical Center, said earlier that a "right testicular mass was found incidentally and it was managed surgically."

The tumor was found last week in an exam by team physician Dr. Saurabh Mangalik.

Nene had said the tumor was found at an early stage.

"I want to thank my fans, my teammates, the Nuggets organization and everyone that's been supporting me," he said in a statement released before the tumor was found to be benign. "My victory will represent their victory as well."

Nene is averaging 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He missed 22 games earlier this season after undergoing left thumb surgery. He was out for all but one game of the 2005-06 season after tearing a knee ligament, and he was sidelined for 27 games the season before with a variety of ailments.

[duncan228]

I can't imagine the roller coaster he's on. It's so frightening to not know. And to go through this personal issue under the spotlight of the NBA, (or any spotlight), must make it so much harder.

[FromWayDowntown]

Bad news.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3209059

Tumor recently removed from Nuggets' Nene malignant
ESPN.com news services

Updated: January 22, 2008, 5:38 PM ET

The Brazilian magazine Epoca has reported, and the Denver Nuggets have confirmed, that the tumor recently removed from the right testicle of their power forward Nene was indeed malignant.

The Epoca article is based on a lengthy interview with the doctor who performed the procedure, Fernando Kim. Dr. Kim further explains that the cancerous tumor was caught early. There is no evidence that the cancer had spread, and the likelihood of recurrence, he says, is small after a successful procedure to remove the cancerous testicle.

Further, the doctor adds that the player is recovering extremely well both physically and mentally. The doctor does not speculate about when Nene might be able to return, although normal recovery from this procedure is said to be two months.

The Brazilian article, by Andre Fontenelle, says the tumor was first detected when a routine league-mandated drug test, which reportedly showed the abnormal presence of a hormone that is normally found in pregnant women. In men, that hormone can be the marker of a tumor.

Last Thursday, the Brazilian player's Web site posted a statement saying the tumor was benign, but the announcement was later removed.

A statement posted on the Web site and distributed by Nene's Brazilian publicist said, "According to reports presented by doctors, the exams show that the tumor is benign."

Nene took an indefinite leave of absence on Jan. 11. There is no timetable for his return.

Asked if the team has reason to be optimistic last week, center Marcus Camby said, "We hope so, for him as a teammate, as a friend and as a brother.

"Basketball is secondary right now. Even without being cancerous, he's still going to be out a significant amount of time."

Dr. Kim, who performed the surgery at Denver Health Medical Center, said earlier that a "right testicular mass was found incidentally and it was managed surgically."

Nene had said the tumor was found at an early stage.

"I want to thank my fans, my teammates, the Nuggets organization and everyone that's been supporting me," he said in a statement released earlier last week. "My victory will represent their victory as well."

Nene is averaging 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He missed 22 games earlier this season after undergoing left thumb surgery. He was out for all but one game of the 2005-06 season after tearing a knee ligament, and he was sidelined for 27 games the season before with a variety of ailments.


Information from Henry Abbott of TrueHoop and The Associated Press was used in this report

[LakeShow]

Bad news.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3209059

Tumor recently removed from Nuggets' Nene malignant
ESPN.com news services

Updated: January 22, 2008, 5:38 PM ET

The Brazilian magazine Epoca has reported, and the Denver Nuggets have confirmed, that the tumor recently removed from the right testicle of their power forward Nene was indeed malignant.

The Epoca article is based on a lengthy interview with the doctor who performed the procedure, Fernando Kim. Dr. Kim further explains that the cancerous tumor was caught early. There is no evidence that the cancer had spread, and the likelihood of recurrence, he says, is small after a successful procedure to remove the cancerous testicle.

Further, the doctor adds that the player is recovering extremely well both physically and mentally. The doctor does not speculate about when Nene might be able to return, although normal recovery from this procedure is said to be two months.

The Brazilian article, by Andre Fontenelle, says the tumor was first detected when a routine league-mandated drug test, which reportedly showed the abnormal presence of a hormone that is normally found in pregnant women. In men, that hormone can be the marker of a tumor.

Last Thursday, the Brazilian player's Web site posted a statement saying the tumor was benign, but the announcement was later removed.

A statement posted on the Web site and distributed by Nene's Brazilian publicist said, "According to reports presented by doctors, the exams show that the tumor is benign."

Nene took an indefinite leave of absence on Jan. 11. There is no timetable for his return.

Asked if the team has reason to be optimistic last week, center Marcus Camby said, "We hope so, for him as a teammate, as a friend and as a brother.

"Basketball is secondary right now. Even without being cancerous, he's still going to be out a significant amount of time."

Dr. Kim, who performed the surgery at Denver Health Medical Center, said earlier that a "right testicular mass was found incidentally and it was managed surgically."

Nene had said the tumor was found at an early stage.

"I want to thank my fans, my teammates, the Nuggets organization and everyone that's been supporting me," he said in a statement released earlier last week. "My victory will represent their victory as well."

Nene is averaging 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He missed 22 games earlier this season after undergoing left thumb surgery. He was out for all but one game of the 2005-06 season after tearing a knee ligament, and he was sidelined for 27 games the season before with a variety of ailments.


Information from Henry Abbott of TrueHoop and The Associated Press was used in this report


tough break! I'm wishing the best for him and a speeding recovery.

[FromWayDowntown]

This isn't a response to Lakeshow, but I'm thinking this should probably have its own thread -- the current title could be misleading.

[duncan228]

What sad news.

It should have its own thread.

[DazedAndConfused]

Get well soon Nene!!!

[Bruno]

The Brazilian magazine Epoca has reported, and the Denver Nuggets have confirmed, that the tumor recently removed from the right testicle of their power forward Nene was indeed malignant.

The Epoca article is based on a lengthy interview with the doctor who performed the procedure, Fernando Kim. Dr. Kim further explains that the cancerous tumor was caught early. There is no evidence that the cancer had spread, and the likelihood of recurrence, he says, is small after a successful procedure to remove the cancerous testicle.

Further, the doctor adds that the player is recovering extremely well both physically and mentally. The doctor does not speculate about when Nene might be able to return, although normal recovery from this procedure is said to be two months.

Good luck to Nene.
The doctor seems to be confident. Nene has been "lucky" that the cancer has been caught soon.

[Behrooz24]

Benign...benign and a half

[T Park]

Strange that its reported benign, then they turn around and say oops no malignant..

[boutons_]

"managed surgically."

A euphemism for "We cut his testicle off."

What's strange is that it's going to take 2 months for a fit pro athlete to recover from orchiectomy, which is normally an out-patient procedure with complete recovery in 2 - 4 weeks.