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Blazers Owner Paul Allen Reveals Third Cancer Diagnosis

The Microsoft co-founder announced today that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a disease he received treatment for nine years ago.

Paul Allen. IMAGE: Miles Harris.
By Matthew Singer

Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen is again battling cancer.

The Microsoft co-founder, who also owns the Seattle Seahawks, announced today that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a disease he received treatment for nine years ago.

"A lot has happened in medicine since I overcame this disease in 2009," Allen wrote on his blog. "My doctors are optimistic that I will see good results from the latest therapies, as am I."

This is the third round of cancer treatment for Allen, 65. He was initially diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1982, which led to his retirement from Microsoft.

In a statement, Allen said he will continue to be involved with the Blazers and Seahawks, as well as Vulcan Inc. and his various Allen Institutes, while undergoing treatment.

Read his full statement below:

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