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Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Has Throat Cancer

Denver Nuggets George Karl

February 16, 2010 – Dr. Anklesnap

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl informed his team today that he once again has a battle ahead of him with cancer. Karl who beat prostate cancer in 2005, found a lump in his throat a few weeks back that turns out to be a treatable form of throat cancer. Karl’s son Coby who was playing in the NBA himself as recently as this season with the Cavaliers and then a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors, is also a cancer survivor who beat a form of thyroid cancer in his senior year of college.

ESPN had these comments from Coach Karl today:

Karl, who had been cancer-free since prostate surgery in July 2005, discovered a worrisome lump on his neck about six weeks ago. A biopsy determined that it was “very treatable and curable” form of throat cancer, Karl said, but it will still require an intense program of radiation and chemotherapy that will probably force him to miss some regular-season games.

“Cancer is a vicious opponent,” he said. “Even the ones that are treatable, you never get a 100-percent guaranteed contract.”

Treatment will consist of 35 sessions over the next six weeks. The sessions are expected to leave his throat extremely raw, requiring him to be fed through his stomach in the final weeks. “Keeping up your nutrition is a big part of the challenge,” he said.

But not the biggest part. “I don’t know that I’ve come to terms with this yet,” he said of the cancer’s return. “I have friends and family praying for me and the whole spiritual aspect is keeping me strong. But I’m not Superman.”

The Denver Nuggets are currently one of the league’s top teams and this news may be a big blow to the team’s spirits. Karl is a coaches coach, and is one of the most respected coaches in the entire league.

Nuggets fans will be sending Karl thousands of well wishes, but maybe his upcoming battle with cancer will be the motivational spark needed for the Nuggets to stay focused on getting over the hump this year and winning it all for their coach.

he Hoop Doctors want to give our best to Coach Karl for a speedy and healthy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  • Dr. Al Kramer

    Dear George, First of all good luck and if you believe, Prayer surely helps. I completed treatments similar to yours just 2 weeks ago.. I know that I did not care to talk to anyone about it as I was strongly focused. My Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologists rated me in the top 1% of their patients as far as going through the treatment. Anyway,,, please email if you care to have a few things run by you… doc

  • Greg Southerland

    Mr Karl,
    My name is Greg I was diagnosed with squamous cell carsenoma in 2005. I completed the same 6 week treatment in 2006. It took me 81/2 weeks because I didn’t take the radiation well so I had to have a break. I saw your story and had to send my hand and heart out to a brother going through the same thing. I would welcome contact if you have questions, or just wanted to talk. Although you aren’t a stranger to cancer. The head and neck is another thing altogether. Forgive spelling I needed to try to reach out I hope this reaches you. I’m Not a kook or anything. I just know how it is to go through something that know one could know how you feel unless they’ve done it. I sure could have used someone to talk to.

  • Bill Kahn

    George,

    I just want to wish you the best !! My brother Mike Kahn(sportswriter) covered the Sonics for many years, as you know. He always had the deepest respect for you and liked you very much. As you may or may not know, he died from complications of lung cancer a little over a year ago. He was very positive till the end and though it’s been difficult for me, I take my big brother’s optimism with me where ever I go. So, hang in there and coach your ass off with the Nuggets. I rooting for you and them.

    Sincerely, Bill Kahn

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    A lot people care. That’s a nice thing. Luck be with you

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  • AJ Adhami

    Hi George,

    I want to wish you good luck in your treatment with cancer. I have had someone close pass way from it but I want to tell you about a clinic that uses alternative and old the old regime which is chemo together as a way of removing cancer for good . The clinic is being in business and has success rates. The name of the clinic is ” oasis of Hope” in Mexico . Its just across the botder into Mexico 20 minutes away from San Diego. I know you have had treatment but this for additional reinforcements . Go there for preventive so it does not come back. I asure you its a great clinic run by Dr.Francisco Contreras & Daniel E. Kennedy.
    Tel:(619) 428-0930.

    I hope you consider it and the best of health for you Karl. Bye the way . I am a Lakers fan since 1979. But i like Nuggets . I think they are the only team close to beating LA.

    Take Care , AJ

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