After Auburn revealed in late February that head football coach Hugh Freeze was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his recovery plan has become clearer. The 55-year-old coach shared with ESPN’s Chris Low that instead of opting for surgery, he will wait for a re-examination in January. This decision follows encouraging news from his doctors, who confirmed that his rare form of cancer is low-aggressive.
“I’m only 55. We’re a family of faith, and I just didn’t feel like it was time to rush into surgery,” Freeze explained. “I’m at peace with it.”
On February 28, Auburn officially disclosed Freeze’s diagnosis of an early stage of prostate cancer. The statement emphasized that the cancer was detected early, and doctors assured that it is “very treatable and curable.”
Auburn also confirmed that Freeze would “continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities,” and with appropriate treatment, he is expected to make a full recovery.
Spring practice at Auburn began on March 25 and will conclude this week. This year’s A-Day event won’t follow the usual format of a traditional spring game but will include an open practice for fans followed by an autograph session. A-Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, starting at noon.
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