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- Kareem Abdul Jabbar diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia
- Diagnosed in December 2008
- Went public with the condition in a November 9, 2009, interview
- Suffering from Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, which causes cancerous blood cells and marrow
- Taking daily oral medication
- Long-term prognosis is positive
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National Basketball Association legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2008. He revealed that he was suffering from the rare form of cancer on November 9, 2009.http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kareem-abdul-jabbar10-2009nov10,0,1889183.story
Since the diagnosis, Abdul-Jabbar has been taking medicine daily. His doctors say he has a positive long-term prognosis.http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kareem-abdul-jabbar10-2009nov10,0,1889183.story
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"The word 'leukemia' is a very frightening word. In many instances, it's a killer and it's something that you have to deal with in a very serious and determined way if you're going to beat it."—Kareem Abdul Jabbar on hearing the diagnosishttp://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kareem-abdul-jabbar10-2009nov10,0,1889183.story-
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I heard that Kareem Abdul Jabar never fouled out of a game. Is this true? 1 AnswerNope, according to this Sports Illustrated article he was fouled out of a game. Don't know how many others, but it only takes one foul-out to count. "This time... read more -
Was Paula Abdul drunk at the Grammy Awards? 2 AnswersPaula ALWAYS seem to be under the influence. Who knows what is real and what is drug induced at this point? read more -
Can i get cancer now...??? leukemia specifically... 4 AnswersNo dear, you cannot catch cancer. My first wife died of Leukemia. That type of disorder/disease is more of a genetic thing. Cancer can be caused by smoking, asb... read more -
Who will replace Paula Abdul on "Idol"? 1 AnswerVictoria Beckham might. Check out this article. http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/08/06/victoria-beckham-may-replace-paula-abdul-on-american-idol-22353/ read more
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RT @adman1956: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being treated for rare form of leukemia; basketball great says prognosis is encouraging. http://ow.ly ...
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With basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's announcement that he has leukemia comes a message of hope. http://bit.ly/77VNen
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