Tisdale has lower part of right leg amputated
Surgery expected to rid ex-Sooner of cancer

 
By Jenni Carlson
Published: August 27, 2008

Wayman Tisdale 's lengthy battle with cancer has taken another turn.

The Oklahoma basketball legend had the lower part of his right leg amputated Monday.

Diagnosed early last year with cancer, he has been fighting it for the past 18 months. The surgery to remove the lower part of his leg is expected to eradicate the disease.

"I have complete faith that, with the Lord's blessings, this surgery will eliminat...


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