Jason Collins Battles Stage Four Brain Cancer

Jason Collins Battles Stage Four Brain Cancer

Update: 2025-12-12
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, reveals his battle with Stage Four glioblastoma, a rapidly spreading brain cancer. He shares his experience during a CT scan, where he was quickly pulled out due to the seriousness of the situation. Collins describes the tumor as a baseball-sized monster with tentacles spreading across his brain. His prognosis is eleven to fourteen months, but hes determined to fight and hopes his journey can inspire others.

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Jason Collins Battles Stage Four Brain Cancer

Jason Collins Battles Stage Four Brain Cancer