Phil Mickelson's mother diagnosed with breast cancer

[nico002]

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4310080

[alf174]

oh man, this is a really trying time for the Mickelson family (been there). I hope everything works out for the best.

[shankapotamus]

That's terrible! All my prayers and thought go out to the Mickelson family!

[Shindig]

Is breast cancer genetic? I know his wife and mother aren't related by blood, but I wonder if it means his kids have to be super on the lookout for this sort of thing.

Of course, I feel bad for his mother with this new information. I hope both Mary and Amy caught it early enough that they may treat it.

[alf174]

Is breast cancer genetic? I know his wife and mother aren't related by blood, but I wonder if it means his kids have to be super on the lookout for this sort of thing.

Yes and yes, they may be predisposed to the condition.

[David in FL]

Crap. That's too bad.......a lot on their plate, that's for sure.

[PEZGolf]

This is really sad, and almost unbelievable. Right after Amy's surgery, his Mom now has to have it done. Our best wishes and prayers to the entire family.

[topspin4hand]

When it rains it pours ... luckily this family has the best of medical treatment available to it. Breast cancer is one of the more dangerous cancers and far too many die from it simply because they didn't have average medical care.

I know Phil's golf game isn't too important in light of all this, but I think he'll have a renewed perspective when this is done with, and will be even better.

[kris]

more bad news for the Mickelson family :( hope all turns out ok and Phil can come back to tour soon.

[shortstop20]

Geez.....Phil can't catch a break lately.