Eric Montross, former Lawrence North and UNC basketball star, has cancer

Eric Montross, who led Lawrence North to a 1989 Indiana state title, has cancer, his family announced Saturday via the North Carolina basketball Twitter page.

"Eric was recently diagnosed with cancer and is beginning treatments under the care of the amazing oncologists, nurses and staff at world-class UNC Lineberger Cancer Center," a statement from Eric, Laura, Andrew and Sarah Montross noted. "Our family is of course deeply concerned, but we have spent nearly three decades in the fight against children's cancer and know well the incredible advancements that are being made in oncology treatments, as well as the power of love, prayer, support and positivity."

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