Jarrod Lyle
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Passes away Tuesday
Lyle, who began palliative care in late July after ending leukemia treatment, passed away Tuesday, Mark Hayes of Golf Australia reports.
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The 36-year-old had undergone leukemia treatment three times, and returned to the hospital in May. He opted to enter palliative care soon after. A statement from Briony, Jarrod's wife, notes, "It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us. He passed away peacefully at 8.20pm [Tuesday] night, having spent his final week in Torquay among his family and close friends."
The 36-year-old had undergone leukemia treatment three times, and returned to the hospital in May. He opted to enter palliative care soon after. A statement from Briony, Jarrod's wife, notes, "It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us. He passed away peacefully at 8.20pm [Tuesday] night, having spent his final week in Torquay among his family and close friends."
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Lyle, who was treated for leukemia when he was 17, has suffered a recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia upon his return to Australia. Last week Lyle had problems that he thought resulted from an insect bite. He went back to Australia to be with his wife who is about to have their first child. He will undergo chemotherapy as soon as the baby is born. He had finished fifth at the Northern Trust Open and also played in the Mayakuba Golf Classic two weeks ago.
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Ending leukemia treatment, beginning palliative care
Lyle has decided to no longer pursue leukemia treatment and will enter palliative care, Bob Harig of ESPN reports.
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Taking break from golf following health scare
Lyle will take an indefinite break from his playing career after he was recently admitted to an Australian hospital for treatment for a possible recurrence of leukemia, Ben Everill of PGATour.com reports.
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Lyle shot a 3-under 285 to finish in a tie for 63rd at the Sanderson Farms Championship.
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Lyle (personal) is in the field for this week's Frys.com Open.
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Lyle will take a break from the PGA Tour for the rest of the 2014-15 season, Golfweek reports. "I need to stress that this decision has nothing to do with my recent illness - I am still healthy and cancer-free," said Lyle in a statement. "As the year progressed, it has become increasingly obvious that I am simply not in a position to compete on the PGA Tour."
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