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LSU defensive back Greg Brooks Jr., who underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, medulloblastoma.
An update on the 22-year-old was announced on Wednesday.
Dr. Catherine O’Neal of Our Lady of the Lake Health provided the update on Brooks, saying his speech and ability to communicate have been impacted. Brooks’ tumor was located between his cerebellum and brainstem.
“Although he is responsive and working daily with physical therapy, he will face months of intensive rehabilitation,” O’Neal said in a statement.
News: #LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, medulloblastoma, the school and family announced on Wednesday.
Brooks underwent emergency brain surgery in September.
The Tigers continue wearing “Pray For Greg Brooks” shirts routinely. pic.twitter.com/f9uqF28Y7a
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) October 4, 2023
“The surgery was successful in removing the tumor, and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread. As he begins rehab in the coming weeks, Greg’s family and care team will determine a treatment plan in collaboration with nationally recognized specialists in this specific form of brain cancer. He has a long journey ahead and will need the full support of our community behind him as he faces this battle.”
Brooks was a team captain for LSU’s first two games of the season.
The Brooks family, LSU Athletics, and Our Lady of the Lake Health announced today that Greg Brooks Jr. has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, medulloblastoma.
Please support the Greg Brooks Jr. Victory Fund as he continues to battle. https://t.co/TUElsbDAIf pic.twitter.com/FJYNIo5Lkj
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) October 4, 2023
LSU has set up The Greg Brooks Victory Fund to help raise funds for Brooks’ medical expenses.
“Greg has been a daily inspiration to us all,” the Brooks family said in a statement. “He fights like a Tiger each day and continues to make incremental improvements. We have a long road ahead and are appreciative of the support from our LSU family and Tiger fans. Greg has fans around the world and our phones have been ringing off the hook for the last several weeks with words of encouragement and support. Greg is a warrior! Please continue to keep No. 3, and our entire family, in your prayers.”
Brooks is in his second year at LSU after transferring from Arkansas.
