Former USWNT star Lauren Holiday has surgery for brain tumor
Former U.S. women’s national team star Lauren Holiday had surgery on Thursday to remove a brain tumor.
She was diagnosed with a benign, operable brain tumor in June while carrying her child with New Orleans Pelicans player Jrue Holiday, and doctors induced birth early to expedite surgery which was slated for Thursday.
Many friends and fans sent well-wishes to Holiday on social media as she prepared to undergo surgery:
At their game on Wednesday, USWNT players wore wristbands that said LH12, for Holiday’s initials and the number she wore on her jersey. Teammates still call her “Cheney,” which is her maiden name:
There have been no updates from Holiday or her husband since the surgery and information about her condition was not available as of Friday. She gave birth to a healthy baby girl last month, and doctors planned to perform the surgery about six weeks after the baby was born.
Holiday retired from the USWNT to start a family after winning the Women's World Cup last year. Her husband, Jrue, will miss the start of the NBA season while he tends to Lauren and their new baby.
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Sending all the prayers, positive thoughts and love we got ??❤️ @laurenholiday12...
— Leslie Osborne (@LeslieOsborne12) October 20, 2016
One of the greatest players I ever had the pleasure of watching play the game @laurenholiday12. My thoughts are with you today! #LH12
— Laura Harvey (@LH1505) October 20, 2016
Lots of love and support for @laurenholiday12 as she undergoes brain surgery today. https://t.co/efGFCB6sfJhttps://t.co/B84HZCf4oN
— IndyStar Sports (@IndyStarSports) October 20, 2016
Best of luck today to @laurenholiday12, and positive thoughts to @Jrue_Holiday11.
— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) October 20, 2016
You got this. #USWNT pic.twitter.com/j5GbdrFlRi
I love you Chen! @laurenholiday12 https://t.co/3XhqlLjPam pic.twitter.com/OmXr8fYrwd
— Ashlyn Harris (@Ashlyn_Harris) October 20, 2016
