LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, LSU, the Brooks family and Our Lady of the Lake Health announced Wednesday.
Brooks underwent a procedure to remove a brain tumor in September after dealing with symptoms of vertigo throughout fall camp. 
“For the last three weeks, Greg has been recovering from an extensive surgery to remove a brain tumor that was located between his cerebellum and brainstem,” said Catherine O’Neal Chief Medical Officer at Our Lady of the Lake Health in a statement. “Greg’s speech and ability to communicate has been impacted, and although he is responsive and working daily with physical therapy, he will face months of intensive rehabilitation. The surgery was successful in removing the tumor, and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread.”
The Tiger Athletic Foundation started the Greg Brooks Victory Fund to help cover expenses during his recovery. The fund was started with support from Championship Health Partners Our Lady of the Lake Health.
“Greg has been a daily inspiration to us all,” the Brooks family said in a statement. “He fights like a Tiger each day and continues to make incremental improvements. We have a long road ahead and are appreciative of the support from our LSU family and Tiger fans. Greg has fans around the world and our phones have been ringing off the hook for the last several weeks with words of encouragement and support. Greg is a warrior! Please continue to keep No. 3, and our entire family, in your prayers.”

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