Dorsett, Others Diagnosed with Signs of CTE

AsI have previously discussed, UCLA recently discovered how to identify chronictraumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living players.

Afterundergoing treatment at UCLA during the past three months, Pro Football Hall ofFamers Tony Dorsett and Joe DeLamielleure as well as former NFL All-Pro LeonardMarshall have now been added to the list of living players diagnosed as havingsigns of CTE.

Dorsettdecided to seek testing after experiencing symptoms of memory loss, depression,and thoughts of suicide.  Dorsett admitssuffering numerous concussions during his famed career and wanted to know ifplaying football is the reason why his quality of living is quicklydeteriorating.

DeLamielleureand Marshall experienced similar symptoms and hope that their recent diagnosiswill lead to an eventual cure.

See William Weinbaum &Steve Delsohn, Dorsett, Others Show Signsof CTE, ESPN, Nov. 7, 2013.

Special thanks to David S. Luber (Florida Probate Attorney) forbringing this article to my attention.