What serious illness did Lemieux overcome during his career?
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Leukemia
Multiple sclerosis
Lung cancer
Answer
Hodgkin's lymphoma, a serious form of cancer, was the illness that Mario Lemieux overcame during his illustrious career. Diagnosed in 1993, Lemieux underwent aggressive treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy. Despite the debilitating effects of the illness, he returned to the ice just months later, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to their first Stanley Cup victory in franchise history.
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