The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that their dynamic President and CEO Derrick Hall has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. According to the press release, Hall underwent a prostate biopsy which revealed tumors. He will undergo surgery at some point in the future.
↵↵↵"I was informed by my doctor while in San Diego with the team Saturday," said Hall in the announcement.
↵"I am fortunate the disease was caught in the early stages and expect a full recovery. I will use this news as an opportunity to educate and drive awareness, while hopefully saving more lives in the future. I am in great hands, and my family and I are confident we will get through this successfully. I notified all of my staff immediately and am eternally grateful for the overwhelming support, love and prayers."
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Hall will address the media on Tuesday afternoon.
↵We wish Derrick all the best in his battle. With Kirk Gibson pushing him on, it's hard to imagine how he could possibly lose this fight.