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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen diagnosed with cancer

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by KING5.com Staff

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Updated Monday, Nov 16 at 10:46 PM

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SEATTLE – Microsoft co-founder and Vulcan founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with cancer.

According to a memo sent out on Monday, Vulcan CEO Jody Allen, who is Paul Allen's sister, told employees that Paul has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

He was diagnosed in early November and has begun chemotherapy. Doctors say he has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a relatively common form of lymphoma, according to the memo.

About 25 years ago, Paul Allen fought and beat Hodgkin's disease.

Jody Allen says Paul is still working and is not planning to change his role at Vulcan.

Vulcan spokesman, David Postman, said just this September, Allen talked to reporters in Portland about his health.

"He said he was feeling great, felt like he'd really turned the corner on the heart stuff and was upbeat and energetic and looking good. So I think this must have been a shock to him as well."

In a statement, Allen’s friend Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said he and his wife Melinda "have Paul and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Paul is among my closest friends, and I know him to be a strong and resilient individual."

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jayemdub said on November 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to Paul Allen. He fought cancer before and prevailed - he can do it again. God Bless you Paul Allen

blankingout said on November 16, 2009 at 10:47 PM

I thought the Gates were agnostics/atheists... well I hope Paul recovers!

davidadams said on November 17, 2009 at 12:34 AM

He's got better insurance than 99.99% of the world...he'll do just fine.

lmiller658 said on November 17, 2009 at 6:13 AM

Paul, my prayers are with you.

ss427 said on November 17, 2009 at 8:47 AM

Come on folks. These guys are atheists, like me. Best wishes Paul. I've been a fan since you started Microsoft with Bill.

whawha said on November 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

My Schwans Man has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well, how come he didnt make the news? He is much closer to me then Paul Allen. I wish them both the best and may God send his healing hands to help us all.

whawha said on November 17, 2009 at 9:36 AM

blankingout Paul Allen is not related to the Gates family.

musicfreak said on November 17, 2009 at 2:40 PM

ss427, I'd keep you in my thoughts and prayers if you had cancer or some other debilitating disease and I found out about it, athiest or not. Every good thought or prayer should be welcomed. As for Paul Allen, you'll be in MY thoughts and prayers, as well.