Huxley’s tumour shock
3 Mar 2008
Brumbies fullback Julian Huxley has a brain tumour.
The tumour, at the top of his brain, was discovered during medical scans he underwent after being injured in the Brumbies’ win against the Reds. He was carried off the field in the second minute of the match.
Huxley issued a brief statement after telling his team-mates.
“It was a huge shock when the doctor told me I had a tumour,” the 28-year-old said. “It’s obviously been with me for some time and I’ve never felt any sort of illness.
“The challenge for me now is to get on with gathering the best advice from the specialists and neurosurgeons, dealing with it and recovering as quickly as I can.”
Huxley has apparently had the tumour for several years and it is benign. At the moment it is unclear when he will be able to play rugby again.
27 Comments
4 Mar 2008, 07:41 am
This is a bummer. Too sad to go ‘Dragons’. Best of luck for a speedy recovery! Even if you’re a Ozzie!
4 Mar 2008, 07:51 am
The guy was showing a lot of promise. Hope he recovers soon.
4 Mar 2008, 07:52 am
Not good. Best of luck to Julian
4 Mar 2008, 07:52 am
a friend of mine who i play golf with, had one removed from the side of his head, the size of a tennis ball!!! they stiched him up and he was playing golf a month later…i realise rugby is totally different, but it’s not always career ending
4 Mar 2008, 07:55 am
Can I say tongue-in-cheek its due to the renowned Ozzie inflated ‘melon’. Not funny, I know!
4 Mar 2008, 08:07 am
God speed Julian
4 Mar 2008, 08:14 am
Don’t take **** from that tumor, Julian. The Brumbies need you badly.
4 Mar 2008, 08:35 am
Even though we love to hate Aussies, you dont wish this upon anybody!
4 Mar 2008, 08:49 am
Best of luck to Julian. Hope he makes a speedy recovery.
4 Mar 2008, 09:01 am
It is a benign tumour. Not brain cancer.
4 Mar 2008, 09:13 am
Well Julian…
You really had me scared for those 4 minutes; you looked just like an animal that took a headshot! Get UP, get it sorted and best of luck!
Just a thought: Our Rugby is **** but believe it or not, SA actually has some of the best neurologists in the world… if you would like a third opinion… those Aus$$$$$ will take you far here!
Hope we will see you playing sooner than later!
4 Mar 2008, 09:13 am
Speedy recovery.
4 Mar 2008, 09:15 am
Good luck. all the best and a speedy recovery.
4 Mar 2008, 09:17 am
All the best to a very gifted player.
4 Mar 2008, 09:25 am
sorry to hear. good luck to you.
4 Mar 2008, 09:55 am
get well bruv.
4 Mar 2008, 10:11 am
Speedy recovery Julian. Hope to see you back at Bruce in the not too distant future.
4 Mar 2008, 10:46 am
Take care Julian! Hope u recover well, so that you can play again.
As for the Tackler, he’s been suffering from Amnesia since he migrated to NZ!!Something to do with a tumour stuck up his rear!!
4 Mar 2008, 11:03 am
So, when they undergo medical tests at the start of the season to determine if a player is fit to play for a Super 14 team it’s not that comprehensive, I guess
Maybe they should include brainscans….it’s a contact sport after all
It could solve a few mysteries too….Does JP Nel have a brain, etc
4 Mar 2008, 11:37 am
Best of luck mate. Keep the thoughts positive. Worst thing to do now is feel sorry for yourself. Go out & beat it. All the best of luck and we all hope you recover 100%
4 Mar 2008, 11:42 am
Get better soon Huxley.
4 Mar 2008, 12:00 pm
#10
You are a ****** prick.
All the best Hux.
4 Mar 2008, 12:52 pm
Tackler, you are a DOOS!
4 Mar 2008, 12:58 pm
Go for it Hux, beat it
4 Mar 2008, 13:27 pm
Good luck Julian. Hope to see you back soon.
4 Mar 2008, 19:59 pm
The moment I saw him shake like that on the field, I knew it wasn’t a concussion. I’ve seen that before.
All of the best to Julian, his family and mates!
5 Mar 2008, 07:27 am
Good luck mate, you definitely were one of the more liked Aussie players in SA.
May you have a full rcovery and hope to see you back on the tv!!
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