During a press conference June 24, BYU coach Dave Rose said he is hopeful that he will successfully recover from pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with earlier this month. According to a university press release, doctors gave Rose a good report.
Rose’s current treatment involves rest and Samuelson, the son of BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson, broke down Rose’s treatment. There is not a role for chemotherapy or radiation and there is no need for more surgery. The tumor has been completely removed and the medical staff will closely monitor Rose.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor cancer is a less aggressive and less common form of cancer than the more common pancreatic adenocarcinoma cancer, Samuelson explained.
While Rose continues to recover, his staff is in charge of all recruiting activities and daily operations. Rose said he plans to be back on the sidelines when the season starts.
