Kareem Abdul Jabbar Has Leukemia
Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia. The NBA Hall of Famer revealed during an interview Monday, that he was diagnosed last December with chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.
"Having lost one of my closest friends to a different, highly aggressive form of leukemia, I knew how serious my diagnosis was," Abdul-Jabbar , 62, said. "My own life expectancy became a question mark."
Abdul-Jabbar has come forward now about his battle, in order to raise awareness.
"I'm telling my story to encourage fellow patients to take charge of their health," he said. "Work closely with your doctor, monitor your disease and, above all, take your medicine."
Abdul-Jabbar is being treated with a medicine that targets the abnormal protein that causes his leukemia. The father of five is expected to live a full, active life during his treatment.
We wish him full recovery!
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