Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer in December and has elected an aggressive treatment approach that will include surgery.
Over the last several weeks, the 73-year-old and his fiancee Angela Macuga have visited a number of expert doctors and hospitals across the country to identify the best treatment options.
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Blank says the the overall prognosis for recovery is good, and he hopes to return to a normal life.
"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," he said.
A co-founder of The Home Depot, Blank has been the Falcons' owner since February 2002, when he bought the team from Taylor Smith.