Trent Williams and Cancer and the Redskins

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams told reporters Thursday that he had a cancerous growth removed from his head that had gone undiagnosed for roughly six years.

Speaking from the Redskins locker room two days after rejoining the team after a season-long holdout, Williams spoke at length over his medical issues and his claim that the growth was misdiagnosed by the Redskins medical staff.

"You know, I guess, somebody took the time and actually realized and tried to see what was really going on there," Williams explained. "Football's more important. And I mean to me it was more important, too. I was told it was something minor, so I didn't really question them. I mean, the lump continued to grow over the years. It was concerning, but it was no pain involved. You know, if I'm being told by the very people who, you know, I put my career in the hands of telling me I'm fine, then I'm fine. That's how I looked at it."

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

No offense to the DC Fans.

But... what a shit franchise.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

It is a fucked up franchise but to be fair it's the doctors. First off, he shouldn't be seeing team doctors about that. They are sports docs and don't know shit about cancer. And secondly, the vast majority of regular physicians are idiots and are too arrogant to admit they don't know sweet fuck all. If you have a concern, even minor, insist on being referred to a specialist and get proper diagnosis. The general practice guys routinely misdiagnose things and are generally just pill pushers.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Don’t think this is really new; again, there is no reason Trent Williams is the bad guy here.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

It is a fucked up franchise but to be fair it's the doctors. First off, he shouldn't be seeing team doctors about that. They are sports docs and don't know shit about cancer. And secondly, the vast majority of regular physicians are idiots and are too arrogant to admit they don't know sweet fuck all. If you have a concern, even minor, insist on being referred to a specialist and get proper diagnosis. The general practice guys routinely misdiagnose things and are generally just pill pushers.

I agree. A growing lump on your head and your team doctor doesn't know to refer you to a specialist? These are young kids who think they are invincible. They should be able to trust the doctor they see every week to at least refer them to a specialist.

However, if a doctor told me, my kid, cousin, nephew, friend, co-worker, etc. had a growing lump on their head but he didn't think it was serious, I would still tell them to go see a specialist. The shitskins front office certainly shoulders some of the blame here.

 

[Manster7588]

No offense to the DC Fans.

But... what a shit franchise.

As long as Danny is in charge I doubt you'll find too many Skins fans who'll disagree.

 

[redseat]

Sad thing here is, these guys play football and have to play to get money. They are so scared to get an outside opinion instead of following teams doctors word. "If I go somewhere else, I might get cut since I went against team advice".

 

[packerzrule]

Sad thing here is, these guys play football and have to play to get money. They are so scared to get an outside opinion instead of following teams doctors word. "If I go somewhere else, I might get cut since I went against team advice".

Boo fuckin hoo. That would mean they would have to get "real" jobs then.

I agree that the Redskins FO is fucked up but good God man, you have something growing on your head and you don't seek other opinions? That is on Trent.

 

[redseat]

Boo fuckin hoo. That would mean they would have to get "real" jobs then.

I agree that the Redskins FO is fucked up but good God man, you have something growing on your head and you don't seek other opinions? That is on Trent.

I agree but that's why he didn't I'm sure. I would get a 2nd opinion for sure

 

[Mofo]

Don’t think this is really new; again, there is no reason Trent Williams is the bad guy here.

As concerns the Redskins, there is only ever ONE bad guy:

 

[knowyourenemy]

I agree but that's why he didn't I'm sure. I would get a 2nd opinion for sure

A guy who's been to the Probowl multiple times and may be on his way to the HOF is afraid to get cut for seeking outside medical advice? Not sure I buy that.

 

[Anointed One]

Sucks that their owner stinks... The NFL is great when the Skins', Cowboys' and Raiders are relevant... Too bad their owner is holding the skins back...

 

[DonMan]

Health insurance for NFL players can't be that much different than it is for the rest of us. Generally speaking, the insurance company requires the individual to select a PCP. That doctor would almost certainly not be an NFL team doctor. IMO the bulk of the blame is on Williams here, unless the team doctor specifically told him that this wasn't an issue that he needed to look into further.

 

[Robotech]

Sucks that their owner stinks... The NFL is great when the Skins', Cowboys' and Raiders are relevant... Too bad their owner is holding the skins back...

The NFL's also great when the Niners are relevant.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

As concerns the Redskins, there is only ever ONE bad guy:

Cokesacker....

 

[Mofo]

Cokesacker....

Danny...? Is that you?

 

[wazzu31]

Sucks that their owner stinks... The NFL is great when the Skins', Cowboys' and Raiders are relevant... Too bad their owner is holding the skins back...

But the last time any of them were relevant Tom Brady was still the backup for the Pats.