Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with cancer, the program announced Friday.

The university says Freeze was diagnosed with an ‘early form of prostate cancer’. In a news release, Auburn says the cancer was detected early and Freeze’s doctors have advised that the cancer is very treatable and curable.

Freeze will continue his normal coaching duties with forthcoming treatment and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Auburn.

You can read the full statement from Auburn Football below:

Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable. He will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming treatment, is expected to make a full recovery. Coach Freeze is incredibly appreciative of our medical professionals and has asked that we use his experience as a reminder of the importance of profiting and scheduling annual health screenings.

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