Written by : Rajnish Kumar

UNC Basketball legend Eric Montross announces cancer diagnosis

The UNC community was shocked to learn that basketball legend Eric Montross has been diagnosed with cancer.

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 In a statement released on Saturday afternoon, co-signed by his family, the news was shared with the public.

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The Montross family has long been dedicated to supporting the work at Linberger,

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particularly for children's health. While the full extent of his contributions is not widely known,

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as Montross prefers to maintain focus on the children rather than seeking recognition,

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   many families with children who have been treated at UNC have likely been impacted by his efforts.

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The statement did not provide details about the type of cancer Montross has been diagnosed with,

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the stage of the disease, or the treatments he will be undergoing. As the person directly affected,

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Montross has the right to keep this information private. Given his stature,

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it would have been difficult for him to keep his condition entirely under wraps while visiting the Linberger Center for treatment.

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    By acknowledging his diagnosis, the family hopes to avoid constant inquiries about his presence at the center.

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