Marshall has cancer surgery (31 May 1999)
West Indies fast bowling legend Malcolm Marshall is making excellent progress after undergoing abdominal surgery last week
31-May-1999
31 May 1999
Marshall has cancer surgery
The Electronic Telegraph
West Indies fast bowling legend Malcolm Marshall is making excellent
progress after undergoing abdominal surgery last week.
During his recovery period, Marshall will be in contact with Sir Viv
Richards and the World Cup team to advise on tactics and strategy for
the rest of the competition.
A statement issued by West Indies team doctor Rudi Webster revealed
that X-rays and detailed tests had confirmed that Marshall had a
tumour in his colon.
"Mr Marshall has taken the events of the last fortnight with courage,
fortitude and exceptional inner strength," added Dr Webster.
Marshall will need a period of convalescence before starting
chemotherapy at University Hospital, Birmingham, and has stressed
that if the treatment goes well, he will resume his duties as West
Indies coach later in the summer.
Marshall said: "I am looking forward to making a full recovery as
soon as I can."
Source :: Electronic Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk)