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Abdul-Jabbar partners with Novartis Oncology (nba.com)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his unblockable signature "skyhook" shot, was diagnosed late last year with a rare type of blood cancer known as Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML). Now, he is partnering with Novartis Oncology and has a message for fellow patients with Ph+ CML -- work closely with your doctors and take all the necessary steps to actively manage your disease for the best possible outcomes.