Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze has been diagnosed with leukemia, the local television station KSTP reported Monday night.According to the report, Udeze is still undergoing tests and may not know for several weeks how severe the cancer is. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow.
The Vikings drafted Udeze out of USC with their first-round pick, 20th overall, in the 2004 NFL draft. He entered the starting lineup immediately as a rookie, starting 15 games that season. He suffered a serious knee injury in 2005 and missed 13 games, but has bounced back to play in all 32 games the last two years and start 30. Last year he had five sacks.
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2-12-2008 @ 9:37AM
robert said...
i know what your going threw i;am in remition of leukemia 4yr. now and i know how it feels good luck and my god be with u.
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2-12-2008 @ 10:18AM
Charles B. Eaves said...
hang postive big guy.pulling for you.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:14AM
wendy gurowitz said...
the best of luck and be positive. you are young, and strong and you can definitely beat this. prayers are with you. i am sure everyones are.
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2-12-2008 @ 10:31AM
katty said...
You can sack this one too big guy.
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2-12-2008 @ 10:32AM
RITA said...
THE MEDICAL FIELD HAS COME LEAPS AND BOUNDS WITHIN THE PAST COUPLE DECADES REGARDING LEUKEMIA. MY GRANDSON WAS DIAGNOSED WHEN HE WAS 2 AND WAS NOT GIVEN VERY GOOD CHANCES OR RECOVERING. HE IS NOW 6 AND OFF ALL CHEMO AND MEDS. KEEP PRAYING! THIS IS BETTER THAN ANY MEDICINE!! WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:15AM
William said...
Kenechi,
Hang in there. You and I are part of the Verbum Dei alumni(Class of 1980). Remember, Eagles soar. You can beat this. You've got to believe it.
Peace.
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2-12-2008 @ 10:37AM
Nick Verdi said...
You are in my thoughts and prayers ...you can beat this ....don't forget that!!!
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2-12-2008 @ 10:40AM
richard carroll said...
Pray. And never give up. Put faith in your doctors, trust in the Lord, and toughness in your guts.
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2-12-2008 @ 10:41AM
Colleen said...
Stay positive. I am running in the 2008 Country Music marathon and raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I have heard amazing stories from many survivors over the past few months. So you can fight this!
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2-12-2008 @ 10:52AM
mildred said...
God Bless You .....keeep the faith
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2-12-2008 @ 10:48AM
Mikie - NYC said...
Thank God he has a REALLY GOOD health plan - unlike millions of other Americans !!!
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2-12-2008 @ 12:21PM
henry said...
Prayers are with you and your family!
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2-12-2008 @ 11:04AM
patsfan4eva said...
Best of luck to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:07AM
Barbara said...
Many thoughts and prayers go out to this man and his family. Stay strong!
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2-12-2008 @ 11:13AM
Andy said...
Contact Dr. Mercola at the Optima health and wellness center. He's in Chicago IL. You can look him up at www.mercola.com DO GIVE THIS CLINIC A CALL BEFORE CONSIDERING TREATMENT!
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2-12-2008 @ 11:12AM
Lori said...
Our prayers are with you! God bless.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:45AM
Stealthy said...
Stay positive - good vibes, good attitude help!
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2-12-2008 @ 11:43AM
Stealthy said...
Forget Dr. Mercola...............get your butt to a major teaching hospital, a university where all techniques are state of the art. Find out WHICH ONE specializes in cancer/leukemia and go there.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:30AM
Tony Boiardi said...
I have spent many years raising money to combat leukemia, I was the 2004 leukemia society man of the Year after having riden across America on a bicycle to raise awarness and money for the cause.
This disease takes more than wishes to cure, it takes your money. Consider donating a little or a lot to the Leukemia foundation.
I rode my bicycle across America, do you think YOU can afford to sacrifice 10 dollars !
Think about this, leukemia is the number one killer of Children in the USA...
Lets kick this bitch disease into touch once and forever.
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2-12-2008 @ 11:34AM
b3344d said...
Trust in the Lord, and pray that you get Dr.s who know what they are doing.
We are with you big guy.
Jesus still does miracles.
Hang tough.
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