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How is Magic Johnson still alive?
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:24 pm
I don't mean that question to sound crass. Has he set a record for longevity for an HIV positive person? I remember way back when he announced everyone thought he was a goner.
This post was edited on 4/4/15 at 7:26 pm
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Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:25 pm to weagle99
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:25 pm to weagle99
He injects himself with cash.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:27 pm to weagle99
he isnt aids. Not as bad
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:27 pm to weagle99
I'm sure everyone here will say money. But who knows? Genetics?
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:27 pm to weagle99
Medication has come a long long way since the 80's when people were dropping dead from developing AIDS and dying. I know a couple people who are HIV+ and they are fine for the most part. They spend a lot of money on medication, but no more than older people with desease and serious medical issues.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:27 pm to weagle99
quote:
don't mean that question to sound crass. Has he set a record for longevity for an HIV positive person? I remember way back when he announced everyone thought he was a goner.
Well he doesn't have AIDS.. Its pretty simple........
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:28 pm to weagle99
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:29 pm to weagle99
Magic Johnson Theaters
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:30 pm to weagle99
Magic? 
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:31 pm to weagle99
Because he have money. 
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:31 pm to weagle99
Retrovirals are incredible these days. If caught early, you can live well into your 60's with HIV. It's when it spreads into the brain where most people are knocking on death's door.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:32 pm to dukke v
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Well he doesn't have AIDS.. Its pretty simple........
Well, said, PJ. There is a difference
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:33 pm to Kracka
Exactly, the life expectancy is now nearing 70 for people with HIV in the US, and African life expectancies are getting back to the 1990s pre HIV epidemic level.
Turns out HIV was a lot easier to handle than cancer.
Turns out HIV was a lot easier to handle than cancer.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:34 pm to SabiDojo
quote:Agreed
Posted by SabiDojo Retrovirals are incredible these days. If caught early, you can live well into your 60's with HIV.
quote:
It's when it spreads into the brain where most people are knocking on death's door.
Wut?
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:36 pm to Keys Open Doors
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the life expectancy is now nearing 70 for people with HIV in the U
Wow. I had no idea. That is a big improvement.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:36 pm to Keys Open Doors
Isn't the life expectancy for male American blacks in the late 60s anyway? If treated early, there may not be that big a difference with proper care.
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:39 pm to weagle99
Blood transfusions I think
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:42 pm to weagle99
He had financial aids
Posted on 4/4/15 at 7:44 pm to weagle99
Because he is a professional basketball player. These are the advantages 99% of people don't get:
Extremely early detection
Peak physical condition
$$$$$ to hire the best docs and health experts in the world to work around the clock for you
Extremely early detection
Peak physical condition
$$$$$ to hire the best docs and health experts in the world to work around the clock for you
This post was edited on 4/4/15 at 7:45 pm
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