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Phil Mickelson has always put family before business, and right now the Mickelson family is dealing with some tough news. Amy Mickelson, the wife of the second-ranked golfer in the world, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Phil has canceled his golf schedule indefinitely to be with his wife.

According to the release from Gaylord Sports Management, Amy Mickelson’s treatment process is expected to begin with major surgery, possibly within the next two weeks. More tests are scheduled, according to the release.

Mickelson was scheduled to play the HP Byron Nelson Championship beginning Thursday and defend his Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial title next week.

At times we in the sports world can forget that these athletes are actually humans, dealing with human things just like the rest of us. Mickelson has all the trophies and money a golfer could dream of, but when stuff like this is reported it can really hit home for the rest of us and put into perspective the importance of those things.

This is not the first time Mickelson has picked his family over golf. In 1999, during the final round of the U.S. Open, Mickelson was paired with Payne Stewart. Seeking his first major championship with Amy near her delivery date, Phil had his caddie, Jim MacKay carry a beeper in the golf bag in case she went into labor. He admitted he’d walk off the golf course if she beeped him.

Thoughts and prayers are with the Mickelson family.

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