Legendary Christian Contemporary artist, evangelist and long-time TBN host and contributor Carman has announced his battle with Myeloma Cancer. He told his fans and supporters via Facebook of his condition yesterday, Thursday, February 14^th.

"I have delayed writing this but those of you I call friends and supporters, who have prayed for me and this ministry need to know about this new battle that lies ahead. One week ago I was diagnosed with Myeloma Cancer. It is incurable and I've been given a 3-4 year window of time. Tomorrow I go in for my first bone biopsy and the process will start."

Carman has 15 gold and platinum CD/DVDs including CCM mega-hits like "Sunday's on the Way", "The Champion" and "Revival in the Land". He was awarded the first "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" by Billboard magazine in 1980. On January 22^nd of this year Carman released his most recent album "Anthems of a Champion".

In his Facebook post yesterday Carman told fans he would continue to minister and play shows and urged fans to come so in his last days and years he could meet as many of them as possible.

"My life has always been about ministry. I have a call of God to touch lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ and that's what I will do until the Lord calls me home"

To read the entire post via Facebook click here.

To follow the legendary singer and evangelist, Carman, on Twitter click here:

https://twitter.com/carmantv