Testing It Up

We have mentioned this comment quite a number of times – and here we are saying it yet again — cancer can strike anyone, anywhere. It will not care about your status in life, cultural background or gender.

Yet another prominent figure recently received a cancer diagnosis. Paul Allen is a private investor and a co-founder of industry giant Microsoft. This month, Mr. Allen was reportedly diagnosed as suffering from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. An e-mail has been sent to the employees of Mr. Allen’s investment firm, Vulcan, informing them of the diagnosis. The message reportedly came from Jody Allen, Mr. Allen’s sister as well as Chief Executive of Vulcan.

Mr. Allen, however, is no stranger to health issues. In 1983, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and left Microsoft to undergo radiation therapy as well as a bone marrow transplant. He has since not gone back to being active in Microsoft’s daily operations. However, his shares of stock in the company were enough to catapult him into the 17th place among the richest men in the United States, as revealed by Forbes magazine through their annual list.

What is perhaps a promising fact despite the concerning diagnosis is that diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is considered as a relatively common form of lymphoma.

Ms. Allen did reportedly mention in her message that the news is “tough” for Mr. Allen and his family. She continues to say, though, that “Paul is feeling okay and remains upbeat,” despite the diagnosis. Allen, however, reportedly intends to continue working and retain his current role at Vulcan. Ms. Allen stressed, however, that Paul Allen’s health “comes first”.

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