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N.C. State's Yow back on chemotherapy

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Jun 4, 2008

Raleigh, N.C. — N.C. State women’s basketball coach Kay Yow is receiving chemotherapy again, she said Wednesday.

Yow told WRAL she resumed chemotherapy six weeks ago.

She said she is likely to be on chemotherapy for three to four months and then, if all progresses well, will return to hormonal treatments.

Asked about side effects of chemotherapy, she said, “You always have some, but I certainly have a head start on dealing with some of them.”

Overall, she said, “I’m doing well.”

Yow has been the head coach at N.C. State since 1975 but has battled breast cancer in recent years.

Four games into the 2006-07 season, Yow had to take a leave of absence because of progression in her breast cancer, originally diagnosis in 1987. She missed 16 games before returning to the bench in a Wolfpack win over Virginia on Jan. 26.

Last year, she had a remarkable season and coached throughout the year. N.C. State did not make the NCAA field, but made a run through the Women’s NIT to finish 21-13.

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By Snoopy Gal
Posted Jun 5, 9:44 a.m.

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You are in my prayers Coach Yow!!! You are truly an inspiration to all who face cancer. I bought one of your t-shirts earlier this year, the one that has all your favorite sayings on it!! I love reading them and knowing they demonstrate the positive attitude you have and the faith and courage you demonstrate to us all.

By Duke_Blue_For_Life
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Wish she could coach Duke football. They could learn a heck of a lot from her.
MarcoPolo-----------She likes Basketball :-)

By blugoat
Posted Jun 5, 6:50 a.m.

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You have a lot of people pulling for you Coach Yow.GOD BLESS!!!!!

By MarcoPolo
Posted Jun 4, 10:01 p.m.

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How fortunate are we to have this hero in Raleigh.

Wish she could coach Duke football. They could learn a heck of a lot from her.

By asbrooks
Posted Jun 4, 9:08 p.m.

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What a great example of how a person can choose how to handle adversity. Attitude is everything! Coach Yow spoke at my church several weeks ago and was such an inspiration. The thing that stuck with me the most was that she said she knew God could heal her at anytime, but He had already given her the greatest gift in His son. She just shows how to turn an obstacle into an opportunity to encourage, teach and inspire. Phil. 4:13 - What a great verse and so true! Thanks Coach!