
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, April 21, 1991                   TAG: 9104210284
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: D2   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: LOS ANGELES                                LENGTH: Short

CANCER-STRICKEN ALZADO HAS SEIZURE

Lyle Alzado, recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, had a brain seizure Saturday afternoon, his physician said.

"He's in stable condition now," said Dr. Robert Huizenga, who would not identify the hospital where the former NFL all-pro defensive lineman was being treated.

The primary brain lymphoma was diagnosed three weeks ago. Huizenga said treatment includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

An examination revealed multiple brain masses, the doctor said. Alzado was taken to surgery, where a brain biopsy revealed the lymphoma.

Unsteadiness caused by the therapy and oral cortisone have impaired the 42-year-old Alzado, who launched an acting career after retiring from the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986.

The doctor said the former football star has had progressive dizziness over several weeks, slurred speech and a loss of coordination in the right arm, right hand and right leg.

Alzado, who first starred for the Denver Broncos, also played for the Cleveland Browns. A comeback bid with the Raiders last year failed. He owns Alzado's, a restaurant and bar in West Hollywood.

by CNB