LA Tenorio Confirms Treatment for Colon Cancer
Ginebra San Miguel basketball player LA Tenorio says he is currently undergoing Stage 3 colon cancer treatment and will take time off from playing the game.
Ginebra San Miguel basketball player LA Tenorio announced on Tuesday, March 21 that he is undergoing a series of treatments after being diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer.
“I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. The initial testing three weeks ago led me to instantly miss practices and games. I completed my surgery last week and will soon undergo treatment for the next few months,” the father of four and former Ateneo Blue Eagles player said in a statement via the PBA website.
LA said that having played for PBA for the last 17 years, there are just things he cannot control but assured everyone he is not retiring just yet.
“Sadly, there are things beyond one’s control. But with my FAITH, I am lifting everything to God now and I believe there is a higher purpose as I go through this part of my life. I am not yet retiring from the game I love, and with the help of the best doctors in the Philippines and Singapore, I BELIEVE I can touch a basketball once more and return stronger.”

Privacy for his family
Although he will be away from playing for PBA for a while, LA thanked the PBA management, most notably his San Miguel teammates and his family, for the support he’s been getting. And while he appreciates the concern for his family, he requested his followers to give them some privacy.
“As much as I greatly appreciate everyone’s well-wishes and messages of support and prayers – for my children’s well-being, in this social media and internet era, I am humbly asking everyone’s respect for my family to go through this journey privately and discreetly as much as possible. Together with my family and loved ones, you are all my strength, inspiration and what drives me to be the best person I can ever be, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I will see everyone very, very soon.”
Considered one of the top point guards in the country, LA has earned the monickers of Tinyente and GiNeral (a play on Ginebra’s gin product and the name general) for his outstanding basketball skills. Aside from San Miguel, LA also played for the Alaska Aces.
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