Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia, In Treatment

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 09:37 AM | Sports
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia. The 62-year-old Abdul-Jabbar said his doctor didn’t give any guarantees, but informed him: “You have a very good chance to live your life out and not have to make any drastic changes to your lifestyle.” He is taking oral medication to treat the disease.

Get well Kareem! I still remember those sky-hooks when I was a little lad.

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