Kareem Will Use His Illness to Help Others »
Posted By 2sidestoeverything 1 week, 6 days ago in SportsDamn!
Excuse the language, but that was my one-word response when I learned that basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was suffering from leukemia. It happened earlier this week, and for me, it was the worst day since Magic Johnson announced he had to retire from pro basketball after learning he was HIV positive.
Forgive me for going old school on you, but allow me to reminisce about the brother for a little bit.
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uncle-dave1 week, 5 days ago
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I saw the interview with Kareem on the Keith Olbermann show and was amazed to hear that his condition can be controlled by proper medication and regular checkups with his doctor.
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It’s a testament to how far we have come in the treatment of cancer. It is also a tribute to Mr. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for his efforts to help others with this disease.
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