The Petty Family Struggles against Lymphoma
Richard Petty’s wife, Lynda Petty, has Central Nervous System Lymphoma. CNS Lymphoma is a type of cancerous brain tumor. The Petty family made the announcement yesterday that Lynda was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Lynda Petty will begin her treatment at Duke University Medical Center. The 7x Nascar Champion has stepped down from his duties at Richard Petty Motorsport.
Petty said, ” We are thankful for the medical team at Duke. My wife Lynda is in good hands. The doctors and my family are very optimistic that the treatment for this cancer will be successful.”
The Petty family has thanked friends and fans for their support, and asked that everyone respect their privacy during Lynda’s fight against lymphoma.
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1. La Times.com
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