Former TNA Commentator Don West Diagnosed With Brain Lymphoma

Former TNA announcer Don West has revealed that he will undergo immediate treatment following a brain lymphoma diagnosis.

Don West recently published a letter to the KPQ website, updating fans on his condition. Explaining why The Don West Show was on a hiatus, West revealed that he had been diagnosed with brain lymphoma, a type of cancer.

Noting that he will begin immediate treatment, West wrote:

“Hello everybody,

Don West here to tell you about how disappointed I am not to be talking about the Seattle Seahawks, the Mariners, the Wenatchee Wild and everything else that we love to talk about every day on the Don West Show.

Many of you have wondered where I have been and why the show is on hiatus.  So I want to share this news directly with you.  I have been diagnosed with a brain lymphoma and will begin immediate treatment.

I want to thank my wife Terri for her love and support, my family and everyone that works at Cherry Creek Media and KPQ.  I also want to thank the Don West Show’s incredible sponsors and my friends for all the prayers that are coming my way. I am praying the chemotherapy will help me heal faster and hopefully I’ll be back on the radio soon.

I can’t wait until this is all over and I can be back with you all again, I love you all!

Don West”

West joined TNA in 2002, serving as a color commentator. He also had a brief run as a manager, accompanying Amazing Red to the ring in 2009.

After leaving the company in 2012, West returned in 2017 to join the merchandise department. He made a special appearance on commentary at Slammiversary in 2017.

We here at WrestleTalk send our best wishes to Don West and his family at this time.

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