O/T For tennis fans

Drs.Dad · Post by **Drs.Dad** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:06 am

Sadly, British tennis player Elena Baltacha has died at the tender age of 30 from liver cancer, the same horrible disease which took my Mum 8 years ago. Commiserations to her family during this awful time. RIP Elena

becchio bear · Post by **becchio bear** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:18 am

I just read this online DD. Very sad indeed

HarryofOz · Post by **HarryofOz** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:25 am

Sorry to hear about your mum DD.

Bakerjamessteven · Post by **Bakerjamessteven** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:37 am

Drs.Dad wrote:Sadly, British tennis player Elena Baltacha has died at the tender age of 30 from liver cancer, the same horrible disease which took my Mum 8 years ago. Commiserations to her family during this awful time. RIP Elena

I know DD so sad at such young age ;-(

Martyn · Post by **Martyn** » Mon May 05, 2014 12:03 pm

No age to go, RIP

Ronan · Post by **Ronan** » Mon May 05, 2014 12:16 pm

She had earlier liver problems ....sadly these problems have a chance of future cancer.....very,very sad.

RIP Elena

"Elena was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis*, a chronic liver condition which compromises the immune system, aged 19." BBC News

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/primary ... holangitis

I appreciate how lucky i am !!

My sympathies to you too DD

John in Louisiana · Post by **John in Louisiana** » Mon May 05, 2014 2:47 pm

Don't forget: Be an organ donor. You can save lives.

Post by **1964white** » Mon May 05, 2014 3:14 pm

RIP Elena

Gino 1959 · Post by **Gino 1959** » Mon May 05, 2014 3:20 pm

Can only echo the sentiments above. RIP.

If I recall correctly her dad played for Ipswich?