Philly Radio: Darren Daulton’s Brain Surgery Called ‘Success’

Darren Daulton

Darren Daulton was awake, speaking with family and in good spirits after a seven-hour surgery Monday at Jefferson University Hospital to remove two tumors from his brain, his surgeon said. Kevin D. Judy reported that the procedure "went well," according to Philly.com.

Judy, a professor of neurological surgery at Jefferson, said he hopes to have the 51-year-old Daulton home for the Fourth of July. The former Phillies catcher and WPEN 97.5 FM The Fanatic radio personality will need to rest for three to four weeks before likely undergoing radiation treatment, Judy said.

Judy noted that the tumors did not originate from cancer elsewhere in the body. He said that one tumor was near an area of the brain that affects communication, and Daulton was awake for most of the surgery so that Judy could avoid further damaging that region.

Pathologists must do more tests to determine how to proceed. For patients over 40, radiation is usually required. Chemotherapy could also be recommended. Judy said Daulton will also likely require speech therapy. Judy cautioned that further monitoring is required but said Daulton was in good spirits.

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