Alabama lead singer Randy Owen, has announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer – according to a press release, Owen has undergone treatment since the beginning of May – treatment that fortunately, has been deemed a complete success.

Dr. Woody Fritz of Birmingham, first detected the cancer during a routine checkup – he then referred Owen to Dr. Ronald Wheeler, an expert in high intensity focused ultrasound and the Medical Director of the Diagnostic Center for Disease in Sarasota, Florida.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a process used to treat prostate cancer by focusing the ultrasound beams to destroy diseased tissue.

Owen chose the procedure as his form of cancer treatment – and, Dr Wheeler performed the procedure in early May.

Wheeler said Owen’s case is an example of how early detection of cancer can save lives.

Owen said he`ll continue to tend to his cattle business in Ft Payne through the summer – and plans to resume touring in mid-September.

As the front man for Alabama, Owen racked up sales of over 73 million albums including 21 gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications; 42 1 singles, and a mantle filled with more than 150 industry awards. Owen released his debut solo album, `One On One`, and his `Born Country` memoir in November of 2008.

Owen has actively worked to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, through events like the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon program he co-founded in 1989. It alone has raised more than $365 million to date for the charity.

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