Ryne Sandberg, Baseball Hall of Famer, reveals metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis
Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
The Baseball Hall of Fame star, 64, who played second base for the Chicago Cubs for most of his career, announced the news in a statement Monday on Instagram.
“To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news. Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical care team, and our dear friends,” wrote Sandberg.
He added, “We will continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family.”
The athlete included several images of himself in his post, including one of him giving a thumbs-up while receiving treatment in a hospital.
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