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Charter Chairman Paul Allen Facing Cancer
Beat a similar cancer 25 years ago...
With the cable company he founded currently struggling through bankruptcy, Charter Communications founder and Chairman now finds himself facing a much more serious and difficult task: beating back cancer a second time. Allen, who already fought and beat cancer some twenty five years ago, is now facing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to The Seattle Times. "For those who know Paul's story, you know he beat Hodgkin's a little more than 25 years ago and he is optimistic he can beat this, too," says Allen's sister Jody Allen. Allen spent much of the summer battling with creditors, who didn't like Allen's efforts to retain control of the company after restructuring. The restructuring is supposed to eliminate about $8 billion of the company's $21.7 billion in debt.
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ShellMMG
join:2009-04-16
Grass Lake, MI

ShellMMG

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If you had to have cancer

Non-Hodgkins is one of the easier ones to beat. Both my mom and younger sister had non-Hodgkins (my mom had stage 4 and my sister was only 17 when she was diagnosed) and they're thriving 10+ years later. It's got a high cure rate, so Mr. Allen has a good chance for a full recovery. Best of luck to him.
mobbo
join:2005-04-13
Denton, TX

mobbo

Member

Best of luck!!!

Cancer is always tough, no matter what kind. I had skin cancer 2 years ago and had it removed, no problems, but the thought of it spreading or coming back is one that sticks with you. Always get screened!

Best of luck to you, Paul! Thoughts and prayers are with you!

Hpower
Roflmao
join:2000-06-08
Glendale, CA

Hpower

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Speedy recovery

Poor Paul has to face the two biggest challenges in his life. Such a big mess. I hope he makes a full recovery and brings charter back on its feet. Best of luck to you Paul.
33358088
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33358088

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see he shouldnt mess with chairs

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good luck though my gran ma faced it and lost and it was very tough for everyone.
Even i can have sympathy for the devil

BillRoland
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join:2001-01-21
Ocala, FL
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BillRoland

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Best wishes to Paul

Good luck Paul, hope he can beat it and move on with his life.

xpatchx
@comcast.net

xpatchx

Anon

Founder?

I may need to check the meaning of "founder" but I believe Paul Allen bought a controlling interest in Charter making him an acquirer ...not founder.

KrK
Heavy Artillery For The Little Guy
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join:2000-01-17
Tulsa, OK

KrK

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I don't care who you are... Cancer sucks.

... Best wishes for a speedy recovery to EVERYONE OUT THERE WITH CANCER.

cork1958
Cork
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cork1958

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Re: I don't care who you are... Cancer sucks.

said by KrK:

... Best wishes for a speedy recovery to EVERYONE OUT THERE WITH CANCER.
+1

Have lost most of my immediate family to cancer and have had it myself, 16 years ago. Very uncool stuff!!

Never have gotten the suspicion out of the back of my mind about feeling bumps, or seeing freckly spots on my arms, or some place, getting bigger.

Don't go to the doctor quite as fast as I used to though!!

Best wishes, Paul

thender
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thender

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My stock went from $3.75 to $0.16

So my card isn't in the mail.
caco
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join:2005-03-10
Whittier, AK

caco

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Re: My stock went from $3.75 to $0.16

So because you made a bad investment, you want him to die of cancer?

Monster Rain
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Monster Rain to thender

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to thender
said by thender:

My stock went from $3.75 to $0.16, so my card isn't in the mail.
Define Irony... A member of DSLR, with a Team Discovery icon proudly spinning away below his childish avatar, wishing ill will on someone with cancer. Nice!

Back on topic now, cancer is a monster in any form. Hopefully Mr. Allen can beat it again. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere he once had it back in the 80's. God Bless.

thender
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thender

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Re: My stock went from $3.75 to $0.16

I could have kept my OC'd i7 crunchers which might have found the cure to his strain of cancer had his company's stock not financially raped me.

Irony indeed.

Monster Rain
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Monster Rain

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Re: My stock went from $3.75 to $0.16

said by thender:

I could have kept my OC'd i7 crunchers which might have found the cure to his strain of cancer had his company's stock not financially raped me.

Irony indeed.
So Charter was the only stock you lost money on in the last 18 months? You were "financially raped" by Charter and Charter alone? I had stocks in my portfolio that went from $110/share to $7/share over a period of 3 months from January to March. Maybe I should wish cancer on all the people responsible for the economy. George Bush if you are reading this ...ah never mind.

The fact you bought the [chtr] stock at $3.75 when its IPO was around $20, however many years ago it was, should of been enough of a warning to any experienced investor, but who could of predicted the recession? It's not your fault. At least you still have your health.

FastiBook
join:2003-01-08
Newtown, PA

FastiBook

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Godspeed and quick recovery..

I hope he gets better quickly and comprehensively.

- A
Poetique
join:2007-08-05
Auburn, AL

Poetique

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Re: Godspeed and quick recovery..

So long as they don't hike my rates to cover his health costs, I hope he recovers.

David
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join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
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David

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Good luck

Good luck paul, cancer by itself it a tough foe as many realize.

uther
join:2001-12-04
Saint Louis, MO

uther

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I wish Paul well, but I don't care for his company.

Paul Allen - I wish you success in beating cancer. I hope it's painless and your recovery is speedy.

Charter Communications, however, is a cancerous company that cannot be cured. May it die a speedy and painless death.

You can not have bailout! Not yours!

Luther
@charter.com

Luther

Anon

Re: I wish Paul well, but I don't care for his company.

said by uther:

Charter Communications, however, is a cancerous company that cannot be cured. May it die a speedy and painless death.

You can not have bailout! Not yours!
Too late. They just came out of Chapter 11 and are going to be fine.


uther
join:2001-12-04
Saint Louis, MO

uther

Member

Re: I wish Paul well, but I don't care for his company.

Just because it's out of bankruptcy doesn't mean that their problems are solved.

Watch them run themselves too deep into the red again and fold.

Might not happen today, tomorrow or next year... but it will happen in due time.


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