[marett]

Baseball great Lou Brock diagnosed with multiple myeloma

by marett on Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:36 pm

From the news article cited below:

"Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who had part of his left leg amputated in 2015 due to complications from diabetes, is battling health issues again, the Cardinals announced on Thursday.

According to the organization, Brock is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow's plasma cells. As a result, Brock has had to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Budweiser Bash at Busch Stadium on April 25.

The diagnosis came recently, according to the Cardinals, and Brock is undergoing treatment in St. Louis, a city he made his home after playing parts of 16 seasons with the Cards."

Reference:

"Hall of Famer Brock treated for blood cancer," St. Louis Cardinals website, April 13, 2017 (link to article)