Former NBA All-Star Wayman Tisdale had part of his right leg amputated on Monday due to bone cancer.  Tisdale had several procedures done on the leg after breaking his kneecap last year and discovering a cancerous cyst below his knee.

On his Web site, Tisdale said removing a portion of the leg would be the best way to ensure that the cancer would not return.

“This may sound drastic, but I have put it in God’s hands and now have peace, knowing that this is the best way to put this disease in check,” he said. “I have complete faith that with the Lord’s blessings this surgery will eliminate the cancer from my body and I’ll soon be back on the road doing what I do best.”

All went well according to Wayman’s wife Regina.

“Everything went well,” she said.

The 44-year old Tisdale is won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics and is also an accomplished musician.  Him and his wife have four children.

Tisdale played 12 seasons in the NBA for the Pacers, Kings and Suns.  In college he was a three-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma.

Wayman has always been at athlete known for his faith in Jesus Christ.  I know his faith will get him and Regina get through this.  I am hoping for a safe recovery and good health for Wayman.

UPDATE: Wayman Tisdale Dead At 44

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