Warren2ThaG Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/content/Image/11-07-2008/Paul-Allen.jpg-----------Microsoft co-founder Allen treated for lymphomaSEATTLE (AP)—Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. In a memo sent to employees, Jody Allen, Paul Allen’s sister and the CEO of his investment firm Vulcan Inc., said the 56-year-old received the diagnosis early this month. According to the memo, Paul Allen has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a relatively common form of lymphoma. Allen battled another form of immune system cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, more than 20 years ago and survived. The CEO wrote that Allen “is optimistic he can beat this, too.” “Paul is feeling OK and remains upbeat,” she added. “He continues to work and he has no plans to change his role at Vulcan.” Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, a high school friend and fellow computer enthusiast, in 1975. Gates said in a statement late Monday that Allen remains one of his closest friends. “Melinda and I have Paul and his family in our thoughts and prayers,” he said. “I know to him be a strong and resilient individual.” Allen served as Microsoft’s executive vice president of research and new product development until 1983, when he left to focus on his health. Allen remained a major shareholder and member of the board, and went on to invest broadly in technology, real estate, sports and the arts.---http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-microsoft-paulallen&prov=ap&type=lgns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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