Jason Blake battling Leukemia

Post #1 » by **Crowned** » Mon Oct 8, 2007 4:29 pm

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that forward Jason Blake is battling a rare form of leukemia.

"This morning I shared with my teammates news that I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia," Blake said on the team's website.

Apparently it's treatable, and he's taking medication at the moment. I hope he recovers and fights this off.

jalenrose#5 · Post #2 » by **jalenrose#5** » Mon Oct 8, 2007 6:08 pm

This came outta left field for me. Why is it the Leafs always get bad news with their signings....I certainly hope they knew about this before signing him.

I wish him all the best in his battle and eventual recovery.

TR50 · Post #3 » by **TR50** » Mon Oct 8, 2007 7:56 pm

I know what he must be going through to an extent....it's a battle that should be fought without too much trouble with proper treatment....

hope he has a speedy recovery

Andrea>Dirk · Post #4 » by **Andrea>Dirk** » Mon Oct 8, 2007 8:25 pm

I wish him and his family all the best. The most important part is its treatable...and hopefully will not lose a beat.

Viperstrike · Post #5 » by **Viperstrike** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 3:55 am

I wish him well and i hope he has a speedy recovery.

risktaker91 · Post #6 » by **risktaker91** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 8:45 pm

L 2 wrote:I wish him well and i hope he has a speedy recovery.