Dr AQ Khan diagnosed with prostate cancer

The News, August 22, 2006
Dr AQ Khan diagnosed prostate cancer

ISLAMABAD: Pioneer of Pakistan’s nuclear programme Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan on Tuesday was diagnosed with prostate cancer, reports said.

The cancer was detected during a routine medical test in early August and confirmed by a detailed examination at the Khan Research Laboratory hospital near Islamabad, the statement said.

"The results have unfortunately indicated adino-carcinoma (cancer) of prostate. Further investigations are being conducted by a board of doctors," it said.