Paterno back in hospital following cancer treatments

    The hits keep coming for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who is back in the hospital this week.

    Fox 29 reported today that the 85-year-old Paterno he was admitted for observation following some minor complications from recent cancer treatments.

    Paterno was diagnosed two months ago with lung cancer. His what his family says it’s a treatable form of the disease and that they expect him to make a full recovery.

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