The Associated Press (AP) reported on Tuesday that Wayman Tisdale had part of his right leg amputated due to stem bone cancer on Monday, August 25, 2008.
Tisdale told the AP that his latest album, "Rebound," was inspired by his ongoing fight against the cancer.
Tisdale also stated, "This may sound drastic, but I have put it in God's hands and now have peace, knowing that this is the best way to put this disease in check," he said. "I have complete faith that with the Lord's blessings this surgery will eliminate the cancer from my body and I'll soon be back on the road doing what I do best."
Tisdale is a former NBA player and spent 12 seasons playing for the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns.
We here at Phoenix Smooth Jazz & Beyond send our prayers and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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