Chuck Pagano Diagnosed with Leukemia

[BmoreRav]

Wanted to put this in Ravens Talk but technically he's no longer a Raven so I figured it would get moved...

Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with a serious illness after feeling unusual fatigue the past few weeks and getting blood tests in the bye week. The Colts are going to hold a press conference this morning with more specifics.

Best wishes to Chuck, here's hoping he can get back to 100% health soon!!

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Update - ESPN are now reporting the illness is leukaemia. Sad news!

[jdynamite]

I just saw this on ESPN, then I heard Chris Mortenson on Mike & Mike Update the news to leukemia ( a very treatable form of leukemia ) is what he said but still unpleasant news.. Hope he defeats and gets strong again...

[BmoreRav]

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I just saw this on ESPN, then I heard Chris Mortenson on Mike & Mike Update the news to leukemia ( [b]a very treatable form of leukemia[/b] ) is what he said but still unpleasant news.. Hope he defeats and gets strong again...
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Yeah his doctors have said his chances of recovering are good which is good to hear. He's expected to be in isolation in an Indianapolis hospital for 6 weeks.

[1/28/01]

Wow....hopefully he has a full recovery! We love ya, Chuck!

[RAVEN63]

Good luck Chuck!

[bravensfan52]

Tho I make comments about him moving to indy. I hope he gets well he's a Heck of a coach.

[Tulobrochill]

Saw this in the Star Press this morning in Indianapolis, such a sad story but apparently it's pretty treatable (not that it takes anything away). Wish him the best of luck in his treatment and recovery, as an indianapolis resident it was nice to finally be able to find a sliver of something in an organization that I could like.

[callahan09]

He's a hell of a good coach. I wish him the best and hope he gets better.

[BMORElegacy]

It's a shame he wasn't still in Baltimore when this happened. I'd much rather he be at a facility like Johns Hopkins for treatment.

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

[berad]

Hope he gets better, 6 weeks of hospitalization is rough

[Sizzlebshu]

Wish him the best and hope he makes a speedy recovery. He was a great D-coordinator and I wish he was still here.

[Guest Moderator 6]

Sounds like he'll be okay but I hope he gets well soon none the less. Get better soon, Pags!

[T3hRaven]

That sucks man, I have no hard feelings for Pags. I hope his treatment goes well.

[TheConquerorWorm]

Also, bum news about Pagano. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[cobrajet]

I hope he has a full recovery of that horrible illness. I will keep him in my prayers.

[the_bizness22]

I've just seen some horrible news guys. Chuck Pagano, our defensive coordinator from a year ago and our secondary coach for years before, has been diagnosed with leukemia. They say that it is treatable but nonetheless, this is very serious. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with Chuck Pagano and his family.

[gabefergy]

Thoughts and Prayers are with Coach Pagano and his family. Cancer is always a challenging disease, but fortunately this firm of leukemia is very treatable. Here's to a quick recovery.

[Purple Punishment]

Very sad news, but very good to know that its treatable and he will beat it! If his body fights like his defensive schemes, Cancer will be running for the hills!

[Token]

That's terrible. Get well soon, Chuck.

[Gordo52]

Very sad news. Hope you get better Chuck, I'm praying for ya!

[raybaby]

Praying for you Chuck. Get healthy!

[Hjulmann]

Dang, get well soon chuck, we have to face you and your colts at some point! Hang in there man, my prayers go to you and yours.

[MagicianCamille]

Great defensive coach and our secondary especially misses him badly. Hope he beats this.

[display name]

I sincerely wish him the best of luck. Mr. Pagano, may God be with you on your journey and let you never lose sight of what is most important in life.

[Nge2grads]

Wishing Chuck and the Pagano family strength and peace as they face this cruel opponent. You can beat this! Keep your attitude positive.

[Militant X 1]

get well soon Chuck.

~Mili

[theblackdog]

Get well soon Chuck!

[The Raven]

Get well soon Chuck. We'll be thinking of you.

[AsianRice]

anyone knows what the update for Chuck's condition?

Is he going chemo therapy, radiation treatment or surgery?

Hope he's ok.....great coach on and off the field.....

[JO_75]

If you didn't get emotional watching his speech he gave the Colts after yesterday's loss than your not human.

Update from PFT, Chuck's cancer is now in remission.

[quote]Pagano is back in the hospital today for another round of chemotherapy, and [url="http://www.indystar.com/article/20121105/SPORTS03/121105032/Doctors-Chuck-Pagano-s-cancer-remission?odyssey=mod%7Cbreaking%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com&gcheck=1&nclick_check=1"]a bone marrow aspirate test did not detect any evidence of acute promyelocytic leukemia[/url], his doctors told the [i]Indianapolis Star[/i].


“We need to keep going and we will not be able to use the word ‘cure’ for four or five years,” Pagano’s oncologist Dr. Larry Cripe said.[/quote]

Get Well Chuck and sack this Cancer!