Kareem Abdul-Jabbar diagnosed with cancer
Published:Tuesday | November 10, 2009 | 12:39 PM
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said he is being treated for a rare form of leukemia.
The 62-year-old, NBA’s all-time leading scorer was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia last December but insists his prognosis is positive.
The LA Lakers legend said he wants to raise awareness of the illness.
Abdul-Jabbar went for tests last year after feeling odd sensations. He said was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis.
Tests revealed a sky-high white blood cell count and doctors diagnosed the rare condition.