Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with leukemia and could miss at least Sunday's game against Green Bay. They are certain he shares in this belief as well. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will be the interim head coach while Pagano is being treated. He will tackle it with the same intensity with which he coaches his team.Bruce Arians, Colts offensive coordinator, will run the team during Pagano’s absence. NFLers were shocked to learn of Chuck Pagano’s battle with a rare form of leukemia. Pagano … He was diagnosed with leukemia Sept. 26, 2012, just … "According to Irsay, "the coach was feeling fatigue over the last few weeks."
Chuck Pagano's cancer is gone. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will take the team's helm during Pagano's absence, the owner said.According to the National Cancer Institute, acute promyelocytic leukemia "The goal is to cure the disease," said Cripe. He will need both to survive the biggest battle of his life - leukemia. He's fortunate enough to have what is reportedly a treatable form of the disease and will be out for some number of weeks getting treatment. "This football team will survive. He was emotional at the press conference, but kept his composure and tried to rally the Colts players. Apparently Pagano’s wife, Tina, was the one who pushed him to see the doctor … "I am very optimistic that he will beat this thing," Irsay said during a news conference Monday. Pagano turns 52 on Tuesday.Almost an hour before the press conference, Irsay tweeted words of encouragement for his coach.Colts n all NFL Fans..keep Coach Chuck n his family in your prayers..He is fighting with courageous energy n faith and WILL win this battle!Though Irsay said it's unlikely Pagano will be "all in as a head coach this season," he said Pagano has already set a tone for coaches and players during his short tenure. It took Chuck Pagano less than nine months to instill his fighter's mentality and hopeful spirit in the Indianapolis Colts. He took a temporary leave of absence from his duties as Colt Coach. Pagano has said he will make a quick return and doesn’t expect to be out long. He has a form of leukemia known as acute promyelocytic, which is a treatable form of the disease. Chuck Pagano and Colts owner Jim Irsay wave to the crowd during the game against Buffalo on Nov. 25.
"A cure is usually defined when the cancer is in remission for three to five years. Go to our ever-popular CNN.com homepage on your desktop or your mobile device, and join the party at @cnnbrk, the world's most-followed account for news.Pagano is in his first year with the Indianiapolis Colts after spending four seasons as defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.MacKenzie Scott, formerly MacKenzie Bezos, has already donated nearly $1.7 billion of her fortune to a variety of o�People who wear face masks to protect against disease typically don't neglect other steps that safeguard their heal�Exposed to a sick American bullfrog tadpole, a healthy tadpole will do its best to stay away. With the support of his team, his colleagues, and the world, he will fight to come back strong to lead his team.The NFL has shown much support for the Colts upon hearing this news, and the league has done well to entrust the Colts to the capable hands of Arians.The Colts will hopefully be able to channel their disappointment into strength as they do battle on the field in honor of their coach, who is experiencing an intense battle of his own.Angela is the editor of Activebeat and is an avid health enthusiast.