Joe Paterno Has Lung Cancer

Alexander Abad-Santos 361 Views Nov 18, 2011

Joe Paterno's son, Scott Paterno, has announced that his father has a treatable form of lung cancer, reports the AP. "His doctors are optimistic he will make a full recovery," said the son.

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