Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank diagnosed with prostate cancer

Arthur Blank, the owner and chairman of the Atlanta Falcons, announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer.

The 73-year-old said he’s visited expert doctors and hospitals around the country to determine treatment options. He’s decided to take an aggressive approach that will include surgery. The overall prognosis is good.

Blank released the following statement:

”In December I was diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer. 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.

The co-founder of Home Depot purchased the Falcons in 2002. He also owns the expansion MLS franchise Atlanta United FC, which will begin play in 2017. The soccer team will share the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, currently under construction, with the Falcons.

Blank is engaged to Angela Macuga.