Personal Life
On May 1, 2007 Alderete announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare blood disease called Polycythemia vera. However he also mentioned that he is feeling fine, will experience no side effects from the medication, and will continue to play music. Since discovering his condition, Juan had agreed to become a spokesman for the MPD Foundation.
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