Jason Collins, the former NBA center and trailblazer as the first openly gay active player, reveals he is battling Stage 4 glioblastoma and is undergoing treatment.

Doctors gave him a grim prognosis of 11 to 14 months, prompting him to pursue experimental or personalized immunotherapy in addition to standard care to slow the disease and preserve options for the future.

Collins shared the diagnosis and prognosis in an ESPN interview, explaining that a prior family statement was kept vague while he couldn’t speak for himself.

His health journey intersects with personal milestones, including his recent marriage to Brunson Green in Texas.

He describes a period of severe cognitive fog and confusion, with friends and family fearing for his recovery, though he has shown some improvement since October and can walk short distances.

Collins is pursuing next steps in treatment with his husband’s support, with coverage and guidance from ESPN and The Associated Press.

Coverage of the story includes contributions from ESPN and The Associated Press.

Social media updates and a ClutchPoints post have surfaced to confirm the diagnosis and convey support.

Loved ones and medical professionals, including Duke physician Henry Friedman, are central to his treatment planning and emotional support, emphasizing determination in the fight.

Anecdotes about symptom onset—memory loss and behavior changes—illustrate how quickly the disease can progress and affect daily life.

Brunson Green, a film producer and Harbinger Pictures president known for The Help and other films, stands beside Collins through this journey.

The piece offers condolences while highlighting Collins’s hopeful outlook and time spent with Green during his illness.