Denver Nuggets coach George Karl has reportedly been diagnosed with neck and throat cancer , which will likely cause him to miss some games and practices while undergoing a rigorous treatment program.
Karl, who is also a survivor of prostate cancer from 2005, is expected to begin treatment immediately, in which he will undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
Karl spoke about his diagnosis and future on Tuesday night, surrounded by his team and members of the Nuggets organization.
ôMy desire is to do whatever I can to stay with my team throughout the treatment that I have to go through,ö Karl said. ôThe treatment began today and in general itÆs about a six-week treatment of radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Karl admitted that he would likely miss a few games in ...
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Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl Has Neck, Throat Cancer
Posted: 16th February 2010 by kevin roberts in NBAComments Off on Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl Has Neck, Throat Cancer