Sheryl Crow Has Surgery for Breast Cancer

Sheryl Crow one of the finest singer / songwriters performing today, underwent surgery for breast cancer earlier this week and the good news is the prognosis for a full recovery is excellent.

In a statement on her Web site, Crow said she would have to postpone a North American concert tour that was scheduled to begin in March. She said she hoped to reschedule the dates as soon as possible.

Crow called the surgery "minimally invasive" and said she will be undergoing radiation treatment as a precaution. She said she benefited from early detection, and urged other women to have themselves checked.

Crow, 43, and Armstrong, 34, announced earlier this month they were splitting up. It would have been the Grammy-winning rock star's first marriage and the second for Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France cycling champion. Crow said her most recent album, the Grammy-nominated "Wildflower," was inspired by their relationship.

She grew up in Kennett, Mo., and sang in the local choir.She worked as a music teacher and backup singer, including some time with Michael Jackson, she broke as a solo act with the 1993 multi-platinum recording "Tuesday Night Music Club." She also appeared with the Stones on their "40 Licks tour" and album.