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Abdul-Jabbar says being treated for leukemia, prognosis good

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is battling a rare form of blood cancer but his long-term prognosis is very good, the NBA Hall of Famer was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Full Article at Reuters

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  1. He's been able to practice and doesn't have the pain he had last year ... He still has a long ways to go as far as running the court and moving defensively.
    Rick Adelman – Rick Adelman SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 week ago
  2. When the story came over the wire in the middle of the night, I could not sleep at all
    Bill Walton – Bill Walton SOURCE: USA Today 1 week ago
  3. He's the proudest of men, the most talented of men and the kindest of men ... It's our duty, obligation and respect to do whatever we can to help him through this difficult time. … He'll do what he's always done. He has always given people hope.
    Bill Walton – Bill Walton SOURCE: USA Today 1 week ago
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