Sheryl Crow undergoes breast cancer surgery

[estranged4life]

Singer postpones tour, but publicist says prognosis is excellent

Sheryl Crow underwent surgery for breast cancer on Wednesday and is recovering without complications, her publicist says.

LOS ANGELES - Sheryl Crow underwent surgery for breast cancer earlier this week and the prognosis for a full recovery is excellent, her publicist reported Friday.

The singer-songwriter had the surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday and is recovering without complications, said Dave Tomberlin, her publicist.

"Her doctors think her prognosis is excellent," said Tomberlin.

In a statement posted on her Web site, Crow said she would have to postpone a North American concert tour that was scheduled to begin in March. She said she hoped to reschedule the dates as soon as possible.

"Approximately one in seven American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and more than 2 million Americans are living with breast cancer today," Crow said. "I am joining the more than 200,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year."

Crow called the surgery "minimally invasive" and said she will be undergoing radiation treatment as a precaution. She said she benefited from early detection, and urged other women to have themselves checked.

"More than 10 million Americans are living with cancer, and they demonstrate the ever-increasing possibility of living beyond cancer," Crow said. "I am inspired by the brave women who have faced this battle before me and grateful for the support of family and friends."

Tomberlin said he didn't know when Crow was diagnosed or if she had told her former fiance, cyclist Lance Armstrong, who survived testicular cancer.

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[Red]

Wow. So very fortunate that she caught it early on.:shocked:

[goldustsongbird]

Sheryl? Breast cancer? :shocked: No ****in' way. I'm not crazy about her (she's my brother's secret wife, though), but, wow.

[estranged4life]

I wish her luck in her recovery...Being married to a cancer survivor I know how hard it can be during treatments.

[gldstwmn]

Holy ****e! I'm totally shocked. I hope she's alright.

[gldstwmn]

Apparently, Melissa Etheridge is going to play in Sheryl's place at her upcoming Houston gig.

[GODDESS6]

i hope she is fine, they just announced her coming here & i was gonna buy tix~

[rbs3676]

WOW!

Lighting a candle for Sheryl tonight...

rbs

[JazmenFlowers]

oh man that's horrible. Sheryl's never been my cup of tea, but this news is very sad. I wish her only the best.

[catinthedark]

Apparently, Melissa Etheridge is going to play in Sheryl's place at her upcoming Houston gig.

wow. what a classy show of support. that must mean a huge amount to sheryl.

[sara1998]

OMG. That hurts. Bless her heart... I will be saying my prayers for her. Thankfully she caught it early. I just love her to death. I'm hoping for her quick recovery. She was supposed to be here on the 25th of next month. I just bought my tickets. Looks like it will be postponed for a while, but I really wish for her quick recovery and health.

[gldstwmn]

wow. what a classy show of support. that must mean a huge amount to sheryl.

Isn't it though? That's a wonderful thing to do.

[gldstwmn]

Crow's former fiance, cycling champion Lance Armstrong, said in a statement released Friday night that he was devastated to learn the news.

"Once again I'm reminded of just how pervasive this illness is, as it has now touched someone I love deeply," said Armstrong, who is a survivor of testicular cancer.

"Based on my contact in recent days with Sheryl, her doctor and her family, I am confident that she will have a full and complete recovery and the world will be a better place for it," said Armstrong, who asked that Crow's fans keep her "in your thoughts and prayers."

[tuigirl]

I wish her a full and speedy recovery! Just goes to show, that cancer can hit anyone, no matter how famous you are..awful thing to say, but what with her, Kylie and others as well known, it is publicising it more to the masses and this can only be a good thing.

[BombaySapphire3]

I'm so glad it was caught early on .I love Sheryl and wish her a full recovery.She does kind of fit the profile ,over 40 affluent and never had children.

[jannieC]

Crow's former fiance, cycling champion Lance Armstrong, said in a statement released Friday night that he was devastated to learn the news.

"Once again I'm reminded of just how pervasive this illness is, as it has now touched someone I love deeply," said Armstrong, who is a survivor of testicular cancer.

"Based on my contact in recent days with Sheryl, her doctor and her family, I am confident that she will have a full and complete recovery and the world will be a better place for it," said Armstrong, who asked that Crow's fans keep her "in your thoughts and prayers."
While I was reading the original article, I thought of how sad it is for her to go through this so soon after a serious break-up. Not a fan of her music, but I like her as a person and will keep her in my thoughts.

[Lee]

I actually heard a teaser on Fox News, Sheryl Crow has a medical condition, & then they go & talk about other stuff, so I got on the computer & got on Sheryl's official board to find out what was wrong, & then I came here. I was really upset at reading this news, :( but glad to hear that she's expected to make a full recovery. :thumbsup: Glad they caught it early.

Lee :)

[danax6]

Apparently, Melissa Etheridge is going to play in Sheryl's place at her upcoming Houston gig.Yes, class act. I adore Melissa Etheridge. Sheryl Crow not so much, but this news came as a shock anyways. She is in my thoughts and I hope she makes a speedy recovery.

[bikerchic]

That is very sad, but I am glad they caught it early. She's a strong chic, she'll make it through. The timing is weird though, with the break up and all.

[markolas]

After reading the plethora of "I can't stand her, but I hope she's alright" posts, I felt compelled to say that I've been a huge fan of Sheryl's since way before I even knew who Stevie Nicks was. :D

Anyway, it looks like she's going to be okay, which is great news.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Wishing Sheryl all the best and a speedy recovery. FYI. Did you know that men can also get breast cancer? It is extremely rare but not impossible.

[DavidMn]

Even though I dont care for her singing much, she seems like a nice person. Glad to hear taht they cusght it early on!

[Blue Lamp 64]

As little as I know Sheryl Crow have had breast cancer:(
Click on link and learn more..
http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=216637&GT1=7756

[cliffdweller]

Wow that is truly devastating :( . At least she caught it early and eradicated it from her body with no traces left. Early detection really is the only way to beat this thing. And to have to go through all that radiation, man, that is really horrible.