The Philadelphia Flyers are being sued after a pair of the organization’s trainers claimed that they became sick with cancer due to deficiencies in the team’s ice-cleaning equipment.
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Philadelphia Union Partners With Pediatric Cancer Patients to Create Custom Cleats
Report From Philadelphia Union CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced that it is set to host an unveil event at Talen Energy Stadium on Friday, August 25 to culminate an ongoing project involving First Team players and pediatric cancer ...
Read More »Chase Utley Supports Cancer Patient on ‘Ellen’ Show
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley overwhelmed an already emotional Phillies fan on an episode of “Ellen” that aired Monday. Utley made a surprise visit during a segment with Julie Kramer, 23, who recently underwent surgery to remove a mass following ...
Read More »Montgomery Takes Medical Leave, Gillick Takes Over as Prez
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies made a surprising announcement Thursday afternoon when they revealed general partner and president David Montgomery is taking an immediate medical leave of absence while he recovers from jaw cancer surgery. Pat Gillick has assumed Montgomery’s responsibilities. ...
Read More »Former Phillie Schilling Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
By Spencer Fordin, MLB.com There’s another ballplayer lined up in the fight against smokeless tobacco. Curt Schilling said Wednesday that he believes his use of smokeless tobacco led to oral cancer that required radiation and chemotherapy. Schilling revealed the type of ...
Read More »Phillies’ CEO Montgomery Undergoes Cancer Surgery
By David Furones, Phillies.com MIAMI — Phillies president and CEO David Montgomery underwent surgery on Monday to remove cancer from a portion of his right jaw bone at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to a statement released by the Phillies, ...
Read More »Former Phillie Schilling Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Former Major Leaguer and current ESPN analyst Curt Schilling revealed on Wednesday he has cancer. “I’ve always believed life is about embracing the gifts and rising up to meet the challenges,” Schilling said in a statement released by ESPN. “We’ve ...
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