Former Expos/Mets Gary Carter has multiple brain tumors

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Former Expos/Mets Gary Carter has multiple brain tumors

May 21st, 2011 / espn.com

Former New York Mets catcher Gary Carter has been diagnosed Saturday with four small brain tumors.

"Earlier today, I learned that four very small tumors have been found on my brain, following an MRI on Friday at a West Palm Beach facility," Carter said in a statement. "I am scheduled to be examined further Thursday at Duke Medical Center, and we will learn more at that time about my diagnosis.

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According to the Daily News, a source close to Carter, 57, said the former catcher had been complaining of headaches and forgetfulness recently.

It won't be known until the surgery whether the tumors are malignant, according to the paper.

MORE: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6573413

Article reports Carter has been managing at Palm Beach Atlantic College this past year near his home in Palm Beach, Fla.

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