Arthur Blank diagnosed with prostate cancer

Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, revealed in a statement on the team’s website Tuesday that he has prostate cancer.

Luckily the 73-year-old’s prostate cancer is treatable.

“In December I was diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer,” Blank said in a statement. “Over the last several weeks (my wife) Angie and I have visited a number of expert doctors and hospitals across the country to identify the best treatment options for me. I have chosen an aggressive approach that will include surgery and the overall prognosis is good. I’m looking forward to getting this behind me and continuing a very active lifestyle, my upcoming wedding, as well as continued active involvement in our businesses and philanthropic efforts for years to come.”

Blank bought the Falcons in 2002. He is the co-founder of Home Depot.

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