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Some sad news from the poker world tonight as Vanessa Rousso has revealed that her husband, popular poker pro "Downtown" Chad Brown, was diagnosed with cancer just a few days ago.
Shockingly, a 10-pound tumor was removed from his abdomen.
Although the couple are still waiting for an official report, early results show the cancer to be sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
News has shocked the poker world, many of which who have gathered at the WPT Invitational in Los Angeles. A few members of the poker community have already tweeted their well wishes to both Brown and Rousso including Annie Duke @AnnieDuke:
Please think good thoughts for @downtownchad and @vanessarousso
and Ali Nejad @Ali_Nejad:
@downtownchad @vanessarousso: lotta love from my camp for a speedy surgery recovery, & cancer-free future! Hang in there guys
Nothing but good thoughts for Downtown, Vanessa and all of the Brown clan, stay strong!
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