News Article: Battle to take a leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment (UPDATE: Completed)

[InsaneMustang]

Prayers to Bill and his family, hope to see him back soon.

“In the spring of 2014, I was diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer," Battle said in a statement. "Subsequent to that diagnosis my wife, Mary, and I visited with doctors at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa; and the Winship Cancer Institute to determine the best treatment options. I am very comfortable with the diagnosis and treatment plan. I am looking forward to getting this behind me and continuing my active lifestyle, as well as continuing to lead our Athletics Department. My experience has made it clear to me that cancer can be a treatable disease that can be dealt with while maintaining a high quality of life.”

http://alabama.247sports.com/Articl...ttle-athletics-director-Crimson-Tide-45913341

 

[GP for Bama]

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Prayers and best wishes to Bill Battle and family.

 

[bamamc1]

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Prayers for you Coach. Get well soon.

 

[gman4tide]

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Prayers for Mr. Battle and family. Cancer sucks...

 

[Bazza]

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Sorry to hear this.

Thoughts and prayers for Coach Battle and Bama Nation.

Sounds like he has a handle on things.....

 

[rolltide_21]

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The same form of cancer Bill Battle has took one of our deacons this weekend. Long hard battle ahead for him. Prayers for him & his family


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[KentuckianaBFan]

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Adding Coach Battle and family to my list for prayers.

 

[gtowntide]

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I'll be praying for a total recovery. God bless you Coach Battle.

 

[Go Bama]

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Thoughts and prayers for Coach Battle and his family.

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[alabama mike1]

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May God wrap His loving arms around your family and hold you tight.

 

[RTR91]

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UPDATE:

 

[KentuckianaBFan]

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Great news!!!...continuing the prayers, though...

 

[Snuffy Smith]

Wow - that seems like an extremely complicated procedure.


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[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Didn't know he was on his way back. Good news.

 

[Sabanizer]

Good news, Cancer is more 3d than we know. I am still not sure how Jimmy Carter recovered from brain and liver cancer. It is more than treatment, or age....it's something else that helps. I lost my bro to Cancer in 30 days a few months ago, and I am sure it has touched everyone. Bill Battle had tough, tough shows to fill and is a great man.