LSU cornerback diagnosed with brain cancer following surgery to remove tumor

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LSU cornerback Greg Brooks Jr. has been diagnosed with a rare type of brain cancer, the school announced on Wednesday.

The senior was diagnosed with medulloblastoma three weeks after he had surgery to remove a 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," said Catherine O’Neal, the chief medical officer at Our Lady of the Lake Health. "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."

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Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (9) runs after a catch in the first quarter as LSU Tigers safety Greg Brooks Jr (3) defends at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.  (Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports)

The good news, though, is that the surgery was successful, "and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread," O'Neal said.

"As he begins rehab in the coming weeks, Greg’s family and care team will determine a treatment plan in collaboration with nationally recognized specialists in this specific form of brain cancer. He has a long journey ahead, and will need the full support of our community behind him as he faces this battle," she said.

The Tiger Athletic Foundation has launched a fund in order for fans to donate to his medical expenses.

"Greg is a fighter and a winner, and we believe wholeheartedly that he will conquer this battle with cancer," LSU president William F. Tate IV said in a statement. "Victories are rarely achieved alone,