Overview
- Collins said a biopsy showed an aggressive glioblastoma with a reported 30% growth factor, creating a near-term risk if untreated.
- He described symptoms that began in August, including short-term memory loss, difficulty with comprehension, a missed flight, and a fall at home.
- With the tumor deemed unresectable, Collins cited an average prognosis of 11 to 14 months.
- He is pursuing targeted chemotherapy at a clinic in Singapore and emphasized using his resources to explore treatments that could help future patients.
- The former center played 13 NBA seasons and in 2013 became the first openly gay player in a major North American professional league.