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A.Q. Khan diagnosed with prostate cancer
 Islamabad, Aug. 22 (PTI): Pakistan's disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, an official spokesman said here today.
| Gee, and here I thought he'd die of a heart attack. Or a plane crash. Or a flight of stairs |
The routine medical examination of Khan, currently under house detention here, was conducted early this month and revealed slightly raised level of serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), the spokesman said in a statement. In order to ensure an accurate diagnosis, a detailed examination was immediately conducted, including ultrasound- guided biopsy, at the KRL Hospital, he said. The results of the tests, analysed by at least two leading histopathologists, have unfortunately indicated Adino Carcinoma (cancer) of prostate, he said, adding further investigations are being carried out by a board of doctors. | Very carefully selected doctors |
Since the state of health of Khan is of public interest, the Government of Pakistan would like to hold out an assurance that the best specialist medical care is being provided to the scientist in consultation with his family and personal doctors, the statement said. | The plans for the state funeral are being finalized |
The public will be kept informed from time to time whenever necessary, it said. | They'll let us know when he's "stable". |
Khan had admitted transferring sensitive nuclear technology to countries like Iran and North Korea and was subsequently pardoned by President Pervez Musharraf.
Posted by: Steve 2006-08-22 |
