Microsoft Co-Founder Vows to Beat Cancer Again
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist revealed that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and began chemotherapy treatment.
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November 17, 2009
Billionaire investor Paul Allen is already a cancer survivor, having beaten the disease for the first time 25 years ago. On Monday, however, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist revealed that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and began chemotherapy treatment.
At the same time, Allen's sister Jody - who sent a memo to the employees of Vulcan, his private asset management company - has said her brother was optimistic about the outcome of his treatment and had no plans to change his role in the company of which he is chairman.
In addition, Allen's close friend and fellow Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed support and stated that, "I know him to be a strong and resilient individual."
The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 66,120 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008.
According to the University of Maryland Greenbaum Cancer Center, the only known preventable risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is infection with HIV and other infections that weaken the immune system.
Despite similar diagnosis, many people have been able to live thriving lives, and organizations such as Leukemia and Lymphoma Society provide access to valuable resources and accept donations towards finding a cure.
Billionaire investor Paul Allen is already a cancer survivor, having beaten the disease for the first time 25 years ago. On Monday, however, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist revealed that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and began chemotherapy treatment.
At the same time, Allen's sister Jody - who sent a memo to the employees of Vulcan, his private asset management company - has said her brother was optimistic about the outcome of his treatment and had no plans to change his role in the company of which he is chairman.
In addition, Allen's close friend and fellow Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed support and stated that, "I know him to be a strong and resilient individual."
The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 66,120 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008.
According to the University of Maryland Greenbaum Cancer Center, the only known preventable risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is infection with HIV and other infections that weaken the immune system.
Despite similar diagnosis, many people have been able to live thriving lives, and organizations such as Leukemia and Lymphoma Society provide access to valuable resources and accept donations towards finding a cure.
