I have been around since the late 70's. They did not know what I was at first, nor what to call me?

Eventually they gave me mine first name. Cause I started off as a virus. Which I take over your body rapidly. Sure the doctors give you all these medications to keep you living. But, it does not get rid of me.

I don't care what race you are, your financial situation, nor how famous you are? I will get you when you least excepted. So take every precaution so you won't get me.

Then I turn into a disease of course. That's where my second name comes in at. I will get you to your death bed soon enough. After I have wore your body down. You will want to give up on life. So have you figured out who I'am?

Well, let me give you a hint: As I Died Slowly, Just take the first four letters and put them together. And that's me.