It's been a rough start to the season for St. John's college basketball. They're 4-3 and dropped their first two games against ranked teams. Then also fell to Northeastern last night. Head Coach Steve Lavin was absent for that game, as he continues his treatments in the fight against prostate cancer. He also missed the opening win over William & Mary, but returned for … [Read more...] about Steve Lavin Missing Games, but Progressing in Fight Against Cancer
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St. John’s Coach Steve Lavin Undergoes Prostrate Surgery Tomorrow
St. John’s college basketball coach Steve Lavin will undergo surgery Thursday at the prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York to treat his prostate cancer. Lavin is expected to resume his coaching responsibilities with the Red Storm after a short recovery period. “The advantage of early detection is that we were afforded the time to research all … [Read more...] about St. John’s Coach Steve Lavin Undergoes Prostrate Surgery Tomorrow
St. John’s Coach Steve Lavin Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
The leader of the St. John's college basketball program, Steve Lavin, says he has prostate cancer. The 46-year-old coach released a statement Friday saying the diagnosis came in September, but he was told that he could delay his treatment for the disease until after the season was completed. Treatment will commence in the coming weeks and it should not affect his coaching, … [Read more...] about St. John’s Coach Steve Lavin Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer