DURHAM, N.C. — Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter was diagnosed Tuesday with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma and will treat it with chemotherapy and radiation.
Doctors at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University said the location of the tumor makes it difficult to remove through an operation. Carter was returning home to Florida to begin the next part of his treatment.
“Mr. Carter’s youth, strong physical condition and fighting spirit will be to his advantage as his treatment commences,” said doctors Allan H. Friedman and Henry S. Friedman.
The 57-year-old Carter hit .262 with 324 homers and 1,225 RBIs in 19 seasons in the majors. The 11-time all-star played his last game with the Montreal Expos in 1992 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Gwynn coping with cancer
LOS ANGELES — Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn said he’s doing well seven months after revealing he has cancer in a salivary gland.
Gwynn underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatment, and he said his test results have come back OK.
“I’m doing good,” he said. “I plan on being around here for a while.”
Gwynn, 41, will undergo another round of testing in a couple weeks.
Footnotes.
The Cubs put left fielder Alfonso Soriano (quadriceps) on the 15-day disabled and recalled outfielder Tyler Colvin from Triple-A Iowa.
• Slumping Braves second baseman Dan Uggla was given an unexpected day off.
• Mets first baseman Ike Davis (ankle) is out indefinitely.
• Mariners infielder Chone Figgins will sit for the next few days as he continues to struggle at the plate.
• Cardinals starter Kyle McClellan (hip) will miss a turn in the rotation.
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