10-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Doyle ‘Texas Dolly’ Brunson, is scheduled to undergo the 12th major surgery of his life after a cancerous melanoma was found in his head.

Can you imagine the fear of heading into surgery not knowing if you’ll ever wake up again?

It’s a hypothetical for most. For Doyle ‘Texas Dolly’ Brunson it’s an all too familiar thought. And yet, even as the deck continues to be stacked against him, he remains a giant – brave, brash and oh so very Brunson like.

“Simple or not, this will be my 12th major operation. Gonna play poker now because I always heard u get lucky right before u die #justsaying.” Tweeted Brunson.

And they say Phil Ivey can find an edge in any situation.

The 10-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, and Poker Hall of Famer, will once again face the knife after a cancerous melanoma was found on his head.

“Got my 3rd melanoma confirmed today. Early stages should be simple operation. Fortunately, it’s on my head and everybody knows I’m hardheaded.” Tweeted Brunson.