Grand Ole Opry Member & CMHOF Member Charlie Louvin Fighting Pancreatic Cancer

The following is what was posted on Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry member (since 1955) Charlie Louvin's website yesterday.

"He is discovering a new foe. He recently went in to see the doctor with what seemed to be a minor complaint and came back with a diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Suddenly, the success of his soon-to-be-released, new CD is not nearly as important as Charlie's victory over one of the most virulent forms of cancer. He has been through a lot in his 83 years, but this hurdle is one he was not counting on. Charlie's family and friends are encouraged that he will be in good hands, but they definitely covet your prayers."

The surgery is scheduled for July 22 at Vanderbilt Hospital, and he will under go what is called a "whipple procedure." The web site further states that he will be unable to perform for several weeks after his surgery, but he tentatively hopes to be back on stage by Aug. 21.




source : ICI