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Stiliyan Petrov
Posted: 31 Mar 2012, 08:57
by Colorado Gull
The Villa midfielder was diagnosed with acute Leukaemia yesterday afternoon.
Let's hope he can pull through!
Get well soon Petrov!
Re: Stiliyan Petrov
Posted: 31 Mar 2012, 10:00
by bixieupnorth
diff type to what toddy has, this one is the killer i'm afraid, straight on to chemo, bone marrow transplants and fingers crossed
i think about 40% of patients have a 5 year survival rate?
Re: Stiliyan Petrov
Posted: 31 Mar 2012, 11:43
by ferrarilover
For the non medics among us, can you explain the difference, Bix?
Matt.
Re: Stiliyan Petrov
Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 10:13
by bixieupnorth
wikipedia is our friend!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukemia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
chris todd has CML, petrov ALL, so you can see the survival rates are not good for him, whereas toddy's type has 90% 5 year survival