The Letran Knights were dealt a major blow to their title hopes on Wednesday, as they learned that Jerrick Balanza will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
According to Letran's Management Committee representative Fr. Vic Calvo, OP, Balanza had been complaining that he has been having difficulty hearing recently, and upon diagnosis from Dr. Manuel Mariano, it was discovered that he has a tumor found in the temporal lobe of the brain.
The neurosurgeon then revealed that Balanza will need to undergo an operation to remove said tumor. Once successfully completed, he says, the swingman would be back by November at the earlier.
Jerrick had been averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists this season, and the team has made the necessary paperwork to have Gaylord Pambid inserted into the lineup as his replacement. The move is awaiting ManCom approval.
Calvo shares, "Yes, we need him (Balanza), but his health is our primary concern."
In addition, the family as well as the school are seeking donations and funds that can help defray the cost of the procedure, which amounts to PhP 500,000
According to Letran's Management Committee representative Fr. Vic Calvo, OP, Balanza had been complaining that he has been having difficulty hearing recently, and upon diagnosis from Dr. Manuel Mariano, it was discovered that he has a tumor found in the temporal lobe of the brain.
The neurosurgeon then revealed that Balanza will need to undergo an operation to remove said tumor. Once successfully completed, he says, the swingman would be back by November at the earlier.
Jerrick had been averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists this season, and the team has made the necessary paperwork to have Gaylord Pambid inserted into the lineup as his replacement. The move is awaiting ManCom approval.
Calvo shares, "Yes, we need him (Balanza), but his health is our primary concern."
In addition, the family as well as the school are seeking donations and funds that can help defray the cost of the procedure, which amounts to PhP 500,000
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