The death of Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros on Saturday, 7 May 2011, of an aggressive brain tumour has focused the world’s attention on an illness suffered by many ordinary people in the world. Survival rates for malignant brain tumours are still low, with around one in ten adults surviving for more than ten years.
- Born April 9 1957, Pedrena, Spain -
Seve left his footprint on the sporting world on golf.
There will never be another golfer quite like Seve Ballesteros.
Perhaps no other sportsman quite like him either.
- 7th May 2011, Dies at home in northern Spain at the age of 54
due to respiratory failure.
A sad day and my condolences to the family. A brave battle was
fought. Rest in Peace Seve - You will be missed by many.
Continued research is vital to improving the lives of people diagnosed with brain tumours.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Seve Ballesteros
Pleased to read in the papers that Seve's 6 1/2-hour operation yesterday went to plan. The swelling was reduced and the remains of the tumour was removed. He is now in intensive care and in a stable condition.
Well done to the neurosurgeons and medical staff and speedy recovery Seve!
Well done to the neurosurgeons and medical staff and speedy recovery Seve!
Friday, October 24, 2008
'GOOD LUCK SEVE'
Good Luck Seve - my thoughts are with you and I hope for you a speedy recovery to good health.
Seve Ballesteros (Spanish professional golfer and former World No. 1) has this month been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour classified as an 'oligoastrocytoma'. A tumour type that affects cells that cover and protect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. Most oligodendrogliomas occur in adults ages 50-60 and are found more often in men than women.
Type: An oligoastrocytoma is a type of mixed glioma
Symptoms: May include headaches, speech, motor or behavioural changes and seizures.
Treatment: Removal of as much as the tumour as is possible with follow up treatment that may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Seve will undergo another operation today to relieve pressure caused by swelling and a recent hematoma. They also hope to remove further tumour remains.
I wish you good fortune in what will no doubt be the most difficult match of your life. Be strong and stay positive.
Seve Ballesteros (Spanish professional golfer and former World No. 1) has this month been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour classified as an 'oligoastrocytoma'. A tumour type that affects cells that cover and protect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. Most oligodendrogliomas occur in adults ages 50-60 and are found more often in men than women.
Type: An oligoastrocytoma is a type of mixed glioma
Symptoms: May include headaches, speech, motor or behavioural changes and seizures.
Treatment: Removal of as much as the tumour as is possible with follow up treatment that may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Seve will undergo another operation today to relieve pressure caused by swelling and a recent hematoma. They also hope to remove further tumour remains.
I wish you good fortune in what will no doubt be the most difficult match of your life. Be strong and stay positive.
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