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ATLANTA (AP) -- Denver Nuggets forward Nene underwent surgery Monday to remove a testicular tumor, and a biopsy will determine if it was cancerous.
The Brazilian player took an indefinite leave of absence Friday, and there is no timetable for his return.
"Nene is recovering well and in good condition," Dr. Fernando J. Kim said.
The operation was done at Denver Health Medical Center. Kim said a "right testicular mass was found incidentally and it was managed surgically." The tumor was found last week in an exam by team physician Dr. Saurabh Mangalik.
"I want to thank my fans, my teammates, the Nuggets organization and everyone that's been supporting me," Nene said in a statement released by the team before Tuesday night's game at Atlanta.
"My victory will represent their victory as well. Thanks for being with me in this moment. I will remember all the appreciation. I thank God that we could detect this at such an early stage."
Nene has had quite a few rough brakes lately.
Best of luck to him in his rehab, hopefully those cells turn out to be good.
