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Friday, May 9, 2008
Lacy J. Banks has been diagnosed with prostate and brain cancer and congestive heart failure. He will be writing a blog about what he's going through as he fights three life-threatening illnesses. Look for it online at Blogs.suntimes.com/banks.
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It's my life Sun-Times sports reporter and columnist Lacy J. Banks will be writing a blog about what he's going through as he fights three life-threatening illnesses. Look for it online at Blogs.suntimes.com/banks.
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