Lance Armstrong, a testicular cancer survivor, has pledged his support to ex-fiancé Sheryl Crow, recently diagnosed with breast cancer. On Friday night, Armstrong issued a public statement reporting to have been in touch with Crow regarding her breast cancer surgery. "Once again I'm reminded of just how pervasive this illness is, as it has now touched someone I love deeply. Based on my contact in recent days with Sheryl, her doctor and her family, I am confident that she will have a full and complete recovery and the world will be a better place for it."
At the beginning of February, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and Grammy-winning pop star Sheryl Crow, who had been dating for two years, broke off their engagement to be married. Armstrong, founder of Livestrong, has been a highly visible advocate for cancer survivors. Recently, Armstrong agreed to become American Century Investments spokesperson for the company's newest  series of mutual funds, Livestrong Portfolios.

On Wednesday, Sheryl Crow, 44, underwent successful surgery for breast cancer. Her doctors confirm her prognosis as excellent. Crow will receive follow-up radiation treatment. Crow is postponing her North America tour scheduled to begin this spring.

Crow issued a public statement on her website, in which she said, “I am joining the more than 200,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. More than 10 million Americans are living with cancer, and they demonstrate the ever-increasing possibility of living beyond cancer. I am inspired by the brave women who have faced this battle before me and grateful for the support of family and friends.”

Crow directs cancer survivors to LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare for assistance in facing the everyday physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer through education, qualified referrals and counseling services.