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John Mara, president and CEO of the New York Giants , has cancer, he said Monday in a statement released on the team's website .

Mara says he is optimistic about his diagnosis and has a strong medical team. The Giants' co-owner described the diagnosis as recent. He didn't specify the kind of the cancer, or the course of treatment he was undergoing.

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"I'm feeling strong and optimistic, and I'm committed to seeing this through to a positive outcome," the statement said. "I plan to remain active with the team throughout my treatment, and I'm fortunate to be surrounded by incredible support—personally, professionally, and medically. I ask that you respect my privacy and my family's pr

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