Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reveals Cancer Battle

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reveals Cancer Battle
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Basketball superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced this morning that he has a rare form of cancer.

The all-star player, who has also had numerous television and movie roles, was diagnosed last year with a rare type of blood cancer known as Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. He has not spoken about his battle publicly until now, and hopes to inspire others as new treatments are available to patients with the disease.

The type of cancer Kareem faces affects the blood and bone marrow. Until recently, diagnosis often meant only years or a few months to live.

Kareem is being treated with a medicine that specifically targets this type of cancer. He is breaking his silence to team up with world-leading research and resource centers to spread the word to others who suffer from the disease.

Kareem is encouraging fellow patients and families to visit www.CMLAlliance.com for disease education, treatment information, testing and reimbursement support.

Published 11/10/09 by the Insider

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  • THIS is sad and so much more important than "jon and kate" or levi johnston. Maybe I missed it but... I don't remember "The Insider" making any kind of fuss over the misfortune of someone who is a genuine "good guy." Maybe having cancer isn't as sensational as cheating on your wife (jon) or trying to be a stud muffin (levy). Too bad --- you people have your priorities all screwed up.
    RosemaryL 11/11/09 Reply
  • I am sorry Kareem and may God help you recover fully from this disease. I'll keep you in prayers.
    Anonymous 11/11/09 Reply
  • Big up Kareem............and keep the faith!!!!!!!
    SiyabongaN 11/11/09 Reply
  • cool:)
    NeverLetGo 11/10/09 Reply
  • I have been a fan of Kareem since he played with the Milwaukee Bucks. Keep the faith, positive thoughts and and trust in God. My heart goes out to you and your family.
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • My prayers go out to Kareem and his family.
    LostPB 11/10/09 Reply
  • My prayers go out to you Kareem, also keep the faith and believe in God, he will never let you down or never leave you. God Bless You Always and Forever
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • i feel so srry 4 him cause he is my favorite basketball player.
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • Hi Kareem:
    Hope you get the proper treatment. May God bless you and have a wonderful day. (A fello Trini)
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • Our prayers are with you Kareem.
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply