Sheryl Crow's publicist has confirmed that the singer has undergone surgery for breast cancer. Crow had what has been described as a "minimally invasive" operation last week, and will now undergo radiation therapy. The publicist concluded that the singer's doctors "think her prognosis is excellent".
Writing on her website, Crow said she benefited from early detection of her condition, and encouraged other women to have regular check ups. She wrote: "Approximately one in seven American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and more than 2m Americans are living with breast cancer today. I am joining the more than 200,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year."
Crow, of course, recently split from fiancé Lance Armstrong, who himself has overcome cancer. Commenting on the news of Crow's cancer, he told reporters: "Once again I'm reminded of just how pervasive this illness is, as it has now touched someone I love deeply. 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."