Alzado Undergoes Tests After Going Into the Hospital
Lyle Alzado, former All-Pro defensive end who has been suffering from inoperable brain cancer, underwent tests Tuesday after being hospitalized for possible dehydration, his agent said.
Alzado, a 14-year NFL player with the Raiders, Denver and Cleveland, was hospitalized Sunday after not being able to hold down food or liquid for two days, agent Greg Campbell said.
“So far the doctors think he had become dehydrated,” Campbell said. “But a number of tests are still being taken.”
Campbell said Alzado may leave the hospital in a few days.
Alzado believes his cancer was caused by use of steroids and growth hormones in college and throughout his pro career.
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