LSU safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, known as medulloblastoma. 

His family and LSU Athletics announced the diagnosis Wednesday, two weeks after Brooks underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor. 

‘For the last three weeks, Greg has been recovering from an extensive surgery to remove a brain tumor that was located between his cerebellum and brainstem,’ Our Lady of the Lake Health Dr. Catherine O’Neal said in a statement, per Wilson Alexander of NOLA.com.

‘Greg’s speech and ability to communicate has been impacted, and although he is responsive and working daily with physical therapy, he will face months of intensive rehabilitation. The surgery was successful in removing the tumor, and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread.’ 

Brooks’ family hailed him as a warrior, saying in a statement: ‘Greg has been a daily inspiration to us all. He fights like a Tiger each day and continues to make incremental improvements. 

LSU safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer

LSU safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer

LSU safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer

The Arkansas transfer underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor last month

The Arkansas transfer underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor last month

The Arkansas transfer underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor last month 

‘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.’

Following the emergency surgery last month, Brooks had been awaiting the results of a biopsy. 

The Tiger Athletic Foundation set up the Greg Brooks Jr. Victory Fund to help cover the expenses of his illness. 

‘Launched with support from Championship Health Partners Our Lady of the Lake Health, The Greg Brooks Victory Fund will be operated by TAF and will offset the costs related to Greg’s care, including treatment, medicine, therapy, travel, and more,’ the Greg Brooks Jr. Victory Fund website states.

The Arkansas transfer missed the Tigers’ win against Mississippi State last month for undisclosed reasons. 

Head coach Brian Kelly said that the safety’s absence was due to a ‘medical emergency’ but did not disclose any further details, before it emerged later in the week that Brooks had undergone the emergency procedure. 

During an SEC teleconference in September, Kelly revealed that Brooks had a bout of vertigo earlier in the year which ended up being a symptom of the tumor. 

The coach added that the players had felt another dizzy spell last month and it was decided that an MRI would be performed, revealing the tumor. 

Following the emergency surgery last month, Brooks had been awaiting the results of a biopsy

Following the emergency surgery last month, Brooks had been awaiting the results of a biopsy

Following the emergency surgery last month, Brooks had been awaiting the results of a biopsy

Kelly said he didn’t know if Brooks would return again this season but added that before the surgery the fifth-year senior had been determined to play. 

‘He was pretty clear about playing again this year,’ Kelly said. ‘But that’s Greg Brooks.’ 

Brooks transferred to LSU before last season after three years with Arkansas, where he started his collegiate career in 2019. 

He played in 14 games for the Tigers in 2022, registering 66 tackles and two interceptions. 

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