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Randy Owen, a well-known Alabama musician, had a devastating prostate cancer diagnosis. \u201cHow long do I have?\u201d was the first thought that sprang into his mind. Jeff Cook, the guitarist and fiddler in his band, also discovered he had the same type of cancer. Teddy Gentry, the bass player, had similar concerns, but after a month of waiting, his test results were clean.<\/p>\n

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Gentry stated, \u201cIt was such an eerie feeling.\u201d However, the fact is that it may happen to anybody at any time. We have no control over it, and it is completely scary.\u201dAlabama, the legendary country music group, will be honored with the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award at the 11th annual Nashville Honors Gala hosted by the T.J. Martell Foundation. Alabama is especially thrilled to get this award from the leading cancer research funding foundation because every member of the group has been affected by the disease. Jeff Cook, who is now battling Parkinson\u2019s disease, has also been slated to attend.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAmerica comes to mind when I think of Alabama.\u201d Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation, stated, \u201cThey have touched so many people in this country through their music and wonderful beliefs about helping others.\u201d \u201cWe love to honor and recognize those who have made amazing contributions to our community, and there is no doubt that Alabama has had an impact on communities all over the nation.\u201dAlabama, which will mark its 50th anniversary in 2019, embarked on a farewell tour in 2003. Interestingly, they discovered that audiences were still captivated by their music, prompting a reunion for Brad Paisley\u2019s smash song \u201cOld Alabama\u201d in 2011. Since then, Alabama has continued to write songs and create new projects.<\/p>\n

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Both Jeff Cook and Randy Owen were diagnosed with cancer during their sabbatical. Fortunately, Cook believed his medical professionals and accepted their word that he would be well. Owen, on the other hand, had to deal with a far more intense fight. When he questioned about his life expectancy, his doctor responded harshly.She recalls, \u201cHe said to me, \u2018I refuse to work with you as long as you have that attitude.’\u201d \u201cI asked him what he meant since I was astonished. \u201cI\u2019m the ship\u2019s captain now, and we\u2019re going to beat this together,\u201d he told the crowd. The words filled me with courage.The singer\u2019s doctor urged him to go to Mexico for treatment, as the nation commonly employs high-intensity focused ultrasounds, or HIFUs, to treat cancer. Unfortunately, the United States did not have access to this therapy. Owen traveled to Mexico for the effective therapy with his wife and doctor. Owen has not had cancer in nine years.<\/p>\n

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Although Owen\u2019s experience with the life-saving procedure in Mexico was traumatic, he believes it was the correct decision. He emphasizes the need of having open discussions about prostate cancer and the need for routine PSA testing. Owen encourages guys to seek for help without feeling uncomfortable. He reminds us that we are all faulty human beings.Owen is committed to cancer research, despite his own struggles. He founded Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, which raised approximately $800 million for cancer research at St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital in Memphis. Owen and his family were given a patient family room at the hospital as a symbol of gratitude for their three decades of charity contributions.While Owen\u2019s condition has considerably improved, Jeff Cook continues to battle Parkinson\u2019s disease. The skilled multi-instrumentalist said in 2017 that he would no longer be able to tour often with Alabama after obtaining a diagnosis four years before.<\/p>\n

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Cook did, however, notice that his guitar playing improved after having stem cell treatments. He continues to seek treatments, and when he feels good enough, he performs. During concerts, his bandmates make sure his equipment is ready for him so he may perform whenever he wants.Cook remains enthusiastic about playing the guitar in the recording studio, despite the odd hiccup in his voice. He really co-wrote the song \u201cNo Bad Days\u201d for the band\u2019s \u201cSouthern Drawl\u201d album, which holds fresh meaning for him.Alabama\u2019s music continues to inspire and touch the hearts of its fans, despite the personal challenges they have faced. Their perseverance and commitment to advancing Parkinson\u2019s disease and cancer research serve as a reminder that, despite our differences, we are all linked by our struggles and triumphs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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