Smith Treated For Prostate Cancer, Now Cancer Free
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Tubby Smith announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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The Gophers coach released a statement saying he wanted to end any rumors and announce officially that he had surgery in April -- and thankfully, is now cancer free.
The statement read:
"Amid speculation I want to make it aware that I did in fact undergo a procedure on April 21 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. During my regular physical last spring it was discovered that my prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were high. A biopsy was done and it was discovered that I had early stages of prostate cancer. I am happy to say that the cancer was contained and removed and I am now cancer free and feeling great.
I want to thank Dr. Gettman and Dr. Litin at the Mayo clinic for everything they have done for me. I am a proponent of regular prostate examines and hope that men, especially African-American men, continue to have regular checkups. Again, I am feeling great and can't wait for the upcoming season."
