Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate personal experience of the speaker's family with colorectal cancer. It implies that the speaker has a significant risk for developing this form of cancer due to both their genetic predisposition and the history of cancer-related deaths in their family. The quote encapsulates the impact of colon cancer on multiple generations and emphasizes the urgency and importance of taking preventative measures and being vigilant in monitoring one's health.

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By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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