Former NBA Star Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment for Brain Tumor

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Jason Collins is focused on his health. 

A well-known former basketball center, recognized as the NBA’s inaugural openly gay player, is currently receiving medical care for a brain tumor, as announced by his family in a statement dated September 11th.

According to the NBA, former player Jason Collins, who played in the league for 13 years and served as its ambassador, is receiving treatment for a brain tumor. The Collins family appreciates your support, prayers, and understanding as they prioritize Jason’s health and personal well-being during this challenging time, and requests privacy.

46-year-old Collins made a significant mark across various teams in the league during his career. Initially drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2001, he was quickly moved to the Brooklyn Nets. Furthermore, he served as the center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards before hanging up his jersey in 2014.

Immediately following the announcement, the Nets posted a message of affection and encouragement for Jason Collins on Instagram, saying, “Sending warm regards and solidarity to @jasoncollins98 and his loved ones.

Stanford University’s basketball team, where Collins previously played, also shared a similar sentiment on the same day, urging fans to “respect Jason” and grant “privacy for Jason and his brother, Jarron Collins,” during that challenging period.

Jason is undeniably a cornerstone of Stanford basketball, and his life has been an inspiration, even after his playing days. As written by coach Eric Reveno in a posted note, cherish your favorite story about Jason, and consider what you’ll tell him when he triumphs over this challenge.

Approximately four months after tying the knot with husband Brunson Greene, who co-produced the movie “The Help” in 2011, news about Jason Collins’ health has surfaced. To mark this joyful event, the film’s main actress, Octavia Spencer, posted several photos from their intimate wedding ceremony on Instagram. Her caption for the May post read, “Welcome to the family @jasoncollins_98.” She continued, “You’ve made an excellent choice, and so has he! Love you, B!

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In a recent disclosure, the former participant of “Total Bellas” shared that following a forceful elbow strike by fellow WWE star Piper Niven during their wrestling encounter in July 2025, one of her breast implants appeared to have moved from its original position.

She reassured her sister Bella Garcia at the time, saying, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll have this fixed eventually. I informed the doctor that as soon as my divorce is finalized, I’ll be back to ensure these girls look great. These girls will have their moments in the future, and it’s important they don’t appear like that.’

In 2014, when she received an Oscar for her role in “12 Years a Slave,” the actress was diagnosed with uterine fibroids – these are benign growths that can occur within or near the uterus.

Only in 2025 did she publicly reveal her diagnosis, sharing on Instagram that she had endured her condition secretly for over a decade.

During puberty, women are often told that menstruation brings pain, and this discomfort is just something they must endure. However, many women face this challenge on their own, as it significantly impacts them personally.

 

In July 2025, the lead singer of Daisy Jones & The Six revealed that she was admitted to the hospital due to a hernia, which is an issue with the muscular wall often occurring in the abdomen or groin region, as a result of frequently wearing snug trousers.

She wrote on X, “You don’t tweet as much anymore,” but six months ago, I wore such tight pants that they gave me a hernia. Since then, I’ve been too nervous to tell you about it.

In April 2025, the person who was on the show Beverly Hills, 90210, informed everyone that he needed to recover after having a surgery because his appendix came close to bursting open.

A week ago, I began experiencing abdominal discomfort,” Brian explained in an Instagram video, “which led me to the emergency room, where I was diagnosed with a nearly-burst appendix.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

Adam Devine revealed that the injuries he endured following an accident involving a cement truck at the age of 11 continue to impact him up until now.

In a 2025 episode of the “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” podcast, Devine expressed that the situation had been incredibly difficult, likening it to a terrible nightmare. He explained that he has been experiencing spasms throughout his body. The doctors had given him grim news, stating that, for quite some time, his life was at risk – literally, they had predicted his death within the past year.

He pointed out that pain fluctuates, expressing, “There seem to be several minor issues with my body that aren’t quite right.

The former star from Bachelor Nation revealed that he ended up at the hospital, moving on all fours, due to intense back pain that worsened during a camping trip with a friend.

In a March 2025 episode of his Trading Secrets podcast, he expressed that as we speak, from knees to toes, it’s quite unusual but there’s still a tingling sensation. To give some context, about two to four weeks ago, I was squatting around 295 pounds. Yet, right now, I’m unable to perform a single-leg squat without falling. It’s as if I had experienced a stroke or something similar.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

In March 2025, Gina Kirschenheiter from The Real Housewives of Orange County revealed that her former spouse, Matt Kirschenheiter, had experienced a heart attack. Fortunately, he made it through this difficult situation.

As a devoted enthusiast of all things entertainment, I found myself personally experiencing an unexpected health challenge during a thrilling New York Knicks game at the iconic Madison Square Garden back in March 2025. This unforeseen incident unfortunately necessitated my departure from the venue in a wheelchair.

On the next day, the comedian took to social media to reveal that he was actually suffering from food poisoning but was recovering well.

In February 2025, an actress from the show “Even Stevens” revealed that she was accidentally shot in the face during a trip to shoot clay pigeons as part of her husband Brendan Rooney’s birthday celebrations.

While another person at our gathering discharged a weapon recklessly, aiming incorrectly, they accidentally struck me in the face. Instantly, @thebrendanrooney took charge, evaluated my condition, and swiftly transported me to the hospital. I was wounded in five spots, one barely missed hitting my right eye directly.

The former star of “Kim Possible” added, “Regrettably, a piece became stuck near my eye, and it’s not safe to remove it surgically just yet. My doctors are keeping a close watch on me (currently, I can see clearly).

The actress expressed her heartfelt gratitude for being alive, emphasizing the deep love she holds for her daughters, husband, family, and friends. In a poignant moment, she recalled seeing her life pass before her, urging everyone to cherish and embrace their loved ones whenever possible. She underscored that life’s unpredictability can drastically alter in the blink of an eye.

Amy Schumer is grateful that despite the internet often being unkind, it helped her this time by providing answers. During a 2025 episode of Call Her Daddy, she recalled feeling overwhelmed by comments about her puffier face after a series of interviews. However, medical professionals weighed in with concerns about Cushing syndrome, a condition they believed was caused by elevated cortisol levels or steroid injections.

Amy realized that she had been receiving steroid injections for scar treatments following surgeries like breast reduction and C-section. This led to her developing a form of Cushing syndrome, which she would not have discovered if not for the intense online scrutiny.

Now, Amy is relieved to know that she’s healthy and that the type of Cushing she has will naturally resolve itself. As she shared in a 2024 News Not Noise newsletter, learning that her condition was treatable and that she was healthy was fantastic news.

In a game played in December 2024, an AHL player got hurt when another player’s skate accidentally sliced him open. He required 25 stitches to heal the wound. Later, when his father, who is the general manager of the New Jersey Devils (Tom Fitzgerald), spoke to ESPN after his son had recovered, he expressed gratitude and said, “We were incredibly fortunate. I wouldn’t wish such an incident on any parent.

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber, known for her Rhode skincare line, had a deeply alarming incident during breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. As she began to exhibit symptoms reminiscent of a stroke, such as facial drooping and difficulty speaking, Justin asked if she was alright, but Hailey was unable to respond.

Hailey later shared this experience on YouTube, detailing how she couldn’t speak properly and her right side of the face started drooping. She went to the hospital to ensure everything was okay, where they discovered a small blood clot in her brain, classified as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Further investigations at the University of California, Los Angeles revealed that Hailey had a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The blood clot had traveled into her heart, escaped through the hole, and reached her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey underwent a successful PFO closure procedure and is now reportedly feeling well.

In the same year as Hailey’s health issue, Justin also faced one of his own. Specifically, in June 2022, the “Baby” singer was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that led to temporary paralysis on one side of his face and necessitated canceling the rest of his Justice World Tour.

Justin described the condition as a virus attacking nerves in his ear and facial area, causing facial paralysis. He pointed out visible signs like an unblinking eye, lack of facial movement on one side, and difficulty smiling or moving his nostril on that side. He also mentioned that eating became increasingly difficult for him. However, after some time, the paralysis subsided.

Hailey, speaking on a June 2022 episode of Good Morning America, shared that Justin was doing well and recovering. She expressed relief that he was alright, stating that although it was a scary and unexpected situation, he would fully recover.

As an ardent admirer, let me share my account of the harrowing experience Jamie Foxx faced back in April 2023. Although initially tight-lipped about his health predicament, he courageously disclosed the ordeal later on in his 2024 Netflix special titled What Had Happened Was….

One fateful day in Atlanta, I quote him, “I was grappling with such an intense headache that I implored my friend, ‘Listen, I need an aspirin’,” the Academy Award recipient shared. However, before he could secure relief, he stepped outside and lost consciousness for a staggering 20 days.

Upon returning to consciousness on May 4, Jamie found himself confined to a wheelchair and was unable to walk. He then travelled to Chicago for intensive rehabilitation and therapy. In his own words, “All I can express is gratitude for every prayer, as I truly felt each one.

The television personality disclosed that she temporarily fainted or lost consciousness during a mile-long run, which was the initial contest of the NBC competition show.

She stated on Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, “I don’t recall much,” she said. “I remember hearing a helicopter. It seemed like I was drifting. My grandfather was there, then darkness followed. But then there was light. This told me, I knew in that moment, I had passed away that day.

She explained that her bodily functions were failing, a condition she later realized was rhabdomyolysis. Essentially, this means her body was warning of impending system failure.

In 2019, Emilia Clarke, well-known for her role in Game of Thrones, penned an essay titled “A Battle for My Life” in The New Yorker. During filming, she experienced a severe headache at the gym that led to vomiting and worsening pain. Fearing brain damage, she was rushed to the hospital for a scan, where doctors diagnosed her with a life-threatening subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by an aneurysm.

She underwent immediate surgery to seal the aneurysm, which she described as excruciating. During recovery, Emilia faced aphasia and spoke nonsensically. A week later, her aphasia subsided, and she was discharged from the hospital after a month’s stay.

In 2013, a growth discovered during a brain scan had doubled in size, requiring another surgery. The procedure failed, causing a massive bleed. Doctors explained that her chances of survival were slim unless they operated again, this time through her skull. Fortunately, Emilia revealed she is now fully recovered and in good health.

Cori Broadus, the daughter of music icon Snoop Dogg, expressed her gratitude towards her family after she experienced a severe stroke in January 2024. Upon receiving the news, her loved ones immediately rushed to be by her side. In an interview with TopMob News‘ correspondent Will Marfuggi in December 2024, Cori shared that she had texted them about her stroke and sent a picture. “Everyone just came to my rescue,” she said.

Due to additional health issues, Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than anticipated. “I could have gone home after my stroke,” she continued in her interview for Snoop’s Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne’s Story. “However, my lupus wasn’t doing well, and my kidneys were failing. There was a lot happening.”

Now, Cori is on the road to recovery. She added, “I’m doing great. I just had to work back on some motor skills, but otherwise, I was fine.

In her 20s, the actress Shailene Woodley faced numerous health challenges. She experienced issues with her hearing, struggled to walk for extended periods without needing long rests, and found everything she ate caused discomfort in her stomach. Her condition was a complex mix of diagnoses, with various doctors offering different advice.

Determined to find answers, Shailene-who has a background in holistic medicine and herbalism-decided to collaborate with both traditional medical professionals and independent healers. This pursuit took her over a decade.

During this prolonged struggle, Shailene also grappled with emotional and mental health issues. As food became painful, she developed a fear of it, which in turn led to body image concerns, confusion about identity, and feelings of insecurity in her own body.

After addressing both her physical and mental health, Shailene is now feeling much improved. She shared that her condition eventually resolved itself, leaving her healthy and happy.

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2025-09-12 18:18