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A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Leukemia
Lakers Blog: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia, long term prognosis is positive
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Leukemia
A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views —
... News has surfaced that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is dealing with a rare form of leukemia. The legendary centre and sometimes-actor "revealed during an interview Monday that he has Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that produces cancerous blood cells." ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia, long term prognosis is positive
Lakers Blog —
Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed during an interview Monday that he has Philadelphia chromosome-postive chronic myeloid leukemia , a form of the cancerous blood condition that impacts blood and bone marrow. While Kareem admits the initial diagnosis, made last December, was understandably frightening, fortunately the disease can be managed and his long term prognosis is positive. He has no plans to curtail his wide ranging activities, from writing to documentary filmmaking to possibly joining the coaching staff of the Memphis Grizzlies. The hope, ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia
Dime Magazine —
... Abdul-Jabbar revealed to the LA Times that he has Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, which is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that produces cancerous blood cells. This is news you never like to hear, but Abdul-Jabbar is confident about his long-term prognosis. Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that produces cancerous blood cells. “The word ‘leukemia’ is a very frightening word,” Kareem told the ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia
The Big Lead —
... Johnson, Jabbar is doing well today. I took in my first NBA game on Dec. 17, 1985 when the Lakers visited the Knicks. LA won, as Jabbar bested 1st year pro Patrick Ewing (at least that’s how we remember it). The game was scintillating, and afterward, we memorably walked about 20 blocks in freezing weather and marveled at how a 38-year-old Jabbar looked so graceful flipping that skyhook over the awesome young rookie from Georgetown. That’s the day I began to love the NBA. [LAT, ...
Get Well Cap
Forum Blue And Gold —
Laker legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar announced in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that he is battling Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. It’s a relatively mild form of cancer that usually can managed through daily medication, but it is something that Kareem will have to have watched for the rest of his life.
All of us here at Forum Blue & Gold wish Kareem the best in his ongoing fight against the disease, and are heartened to hear this will not dramatically change his lifestyle. It’s also a reminder to ...
He Has Leukemia
Blak4rest: Sports, Media and Vegas —
... Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed he has a rare form of the disease, but said it's under control at this point. The all-time leading scorer said he was diagnosed almost a year ago. Photo courtesy of Dime.com L.A. Times His message is awareness: For an individual who has been such a private person, the 62-year-old Abdul-Jabbar says he wants to make others aware that the disease is treatable. ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Diagnosed With Leukemia
Total Pro Sports —
... the new era of the NBA beginning with Magic and Bird. Not only did he bridge the old and new eras, but he did it with class and style.
Although cancer is very serious, we shouldn’t talk about Abdul-Jabbar like he is gone. He and his doctors seem to think he will be okay long-term and he has overcome obstacles in his life before. Our prayers are with him.
Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia – [LATimes]
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia
Hooped Up —
... prognosis is very good. Abdul-Jabbar, 62, revealed during an interview Monday that he has Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that produces cancerous blood cells.
The disease was diagnosed in December. But Abdul-Jabbar said his condition can be managed by taking oral medication daily, seeing his specialist every other month and getting his blood analyzed regularly. He said he expects to lead a healthy life.
LA Times
