Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris reveals he has thyroid cancer
After finding out that his growth was malignant, he will undergo surgery. He said in his post it was discovered a few months ago, but he chose to delay surgery it until the end of the season.
In his post he asked for the public's prayers, writing:
"I've been debating for months as to how or even if I should share this with people. I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer. So now, I'm asking for prayers.
"A few months ago, after I was optioned to AAA, I found out I had a growth on my thyroid. Flying back and forth from Toronto to Buffalo after pitching to have more and more tests done. It was finally concluded that the growth is considered malignant. Meaning it contained the C word, cancer.
"Hearing this was alarming, yes. Weird, yes, that too. I was given the option to shut my year down and get it removed immediately. However, seeing another doctor that determined I could wait until the end of the season reassured my gut feeling. Just Keep Playing. Baseball kept me sane. Regardless of results on the field, I forgot about it when I was between the lines.
"After all, I was just trying to get the heck out of AAA and I did. I was revived with an opportunity, a blessing from God, with the Tigers back in the big leagues.
"So yes, the power of prayer, it got me through this season. Now that it's over, it's time to get this thing out, so please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I undergo surgery and come out 100% cancer free.