Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Gabriel Barbosa receives stage 3 cancer diagnosis

Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher Gabriel Barbosa has been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The 24-year-old athlete, who reached the Triple-A level this season, disclosed the news publicly via social media in July. Barbosa is currently undergoing immunotherapy and is scheduled for surgery this September. The timing coincides with the expected birth of his first child with his wife, Pamela. A fundraising campaign has been established to assist the couple with medical expenses and the financial strain associated with his treatment. Supporters have contributed over $36,000 toward a $50,000 goal to help manage the costs as he prepares for both surgery and fatherhood.

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