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Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he has prostate cancer
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:28 pm
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"In December I was diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer," Blank said in a statement released by the team. "Over the last several weeks 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 purchased the Falcons in 2002. The 73-year-old owner was one of the co-founders of Home Depot.
During his ownership, the Falcons have won the NFC South three times and made six playoff appearances.
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:28 pm to RedRifle
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:32 pm to craigbiggio
Cold blooded, man.
In all seriousness, best of luck to Mr. Blank.
In all seriousness, best of luck to Mr. Blank.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:32 pm to RedRifle
Damn that sucks but at least it sounds like they caught it early. Cancer can eat a dick.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:32 pm to craigbiggio
Not cool
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:33 pm to RedRifle
Sucks, but how bad am I supposed to feel about a 73 year old billionaire getting treatable cancer?
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:37 pm to RedRifle
Get well Art!
And Zero Super Bowl wins.
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During his ownership, the Falcons have won the NFC South three times and made six playoff appearances.
And Zero Super Bowl wins.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:45 pm to RedRifle
This thread is about to become a cesspool of Louisiana's trashiest. Get well soon Art.
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:48 pm to barry
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but how bad am I supposed to feel about a 73 year old billionaire getting treatable cancer?
What do his personal finances have to do with anything? Does he not have a family who loves him because he's rich? Are his kids supposed to be cool with him getting cancer because he has a lot of money?
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:49 pm to barry
He's one of the more respected owners in sports. NFL would be worse without him
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:55 pm to craigbiggio
Poor taste, but I'd be lying if I said that wasn't the first thing I thought of when I read the headline.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:56 pm to sicboy
I honestly didn't watch the gif all the way through before I posted it, I didn't see it saying "fin". Oh well
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:01 pm to barry
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Sucks, but how bad am I supposed to feel about a 73 year old billionaire getting treatable cancer?
What an ignorant statement. What does it matter if he's a billionaire or average wealthy man? His life is on the line and odds are against him. Did you see how sick Steve Jobs in his last few days? Learn to show a little humanity when a man a little to no time left.
With statement like that, all you care is money in life.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:05 pm to PeteRose
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What an ignorant statement. What does it matter if he's a billionaire or average wealthy man? His life is on the line and odds are against him. Did you see how sick Steve Jobs in his last few days? Learn to show a little humanity when a man a little to no time left.
Uh, most men with prostate cancer die from something else. It is an indolent weird generally very slowly progressive disease.
Often urologists just follow it with no treatment.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:07 pm to RedRifle
1st thing I thought of was I hope no Saints fans post anything douchey
2nd thing was the NFL should take advantage of its captive audience and campaign for prostate cancer research and treatment, instead of that pink ribbon marketing bullshite they do to expand their female ad share
2nd thing was the NFL should take advantage of its captive audience and campaign for prostate cancer research and treatment, instead of that pink ribbon marketing bullshite they do to expand their female ad share
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:08 pm to Cosmo
My grandfathers best friend died of prostate cancer
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:14 pm to td01241
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What do his personal finances have to do with anything? Does he not have a family who loves him because he's rich? Are his kids supposed to be cool with him getting cancer because he has a lot of money?
Because his life was easier than most. He's lived quite a full life. There are old people all over the country who are dying. Why am i supposed to feel bad for a well off one who i dont know with treatable cancer.
Where is the post for the dying kids in 3rd world countries with no access to even the most basic health care. This dude is gonna be fine. Jeez.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:17 pm to barry
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Sucks, but how bad am I supposed to feel about a 73 year old billionaire getting treatable cancer?
If you're a man and you live long enough, odds are that you'll get prostate cancer.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:18 pm to barry
So fricking what, he still has cancer
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:19 pm to Goldrush25
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If you're a man and you live long enough, odds are that you'll get prostate cancer.
and it will be no great tragedy to some random guy in Atlanta when it happens to me.
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