Strawberry Will Have Cancer Surgery Again

Darryl Strawberry has a new cancerous tumor in his abdomen and most likely will have surgery next week.

The agent for Strawberry--who last played for the New York Yankees--said Friday the tumor is near the section of colon that was operated on in 1998.

Eric Grossman said a letter he received from Dr. Jonathan LaPook of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York said tests earlier in the week “strongly indicated” a recurrence of cancer.

“Yes, it is back,” the agent said.

Strawberry had surgery at Columbia Presbyterian after being diagnosed with the cancer that sidelined him just before the Yankees’ World Series title run two years ago.

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