Nation music band The Mavericks have cancelled their upcoming exhibits after lead singer Raul Malo was recognized with most cancers.
The band introduced this week that a number of tour dates this month could be canceled or rescheduled after Malo, 58, introduced his analysis in an interview. Instagram Videos,
He stated the band members are “well being acutely aware” and bought themselves checked by a physician, which resulted within the detection of “two cancerous spots” of their gastrointestinal system.
“We're going to combat this illness with all our would possibly,” Malo stated. “Keep wholesome, maintain your self, and I'll see you down the highway.”
The Maverick frontman Raul Malo reveals he has been recognized with most cancers in an Instagram video
The Mavericks stated they’re canceling a number of upcoming exhibits following the analysis
Malo begins his video by thanking followers for his or her outpouring of assist following the discharge of the band's newest album this yr, and making it clear that he has no intention of stopping performing altogether.
He stated the band has “taken care of their well being” and “bettered themselves up a bit” whereas touring in recent times.
“Caring for your self slightly bit higher and attempting to do all the suitable issues when it comes to diet and so forth,” he stated. “So, a part of the well being journey is getting your self checked out. Go to the physician, get a bodily examination and begin from there.”
Malo stated that after his preliminary analysis, “he needed to see a gastroenterologist once more, then he had a CAT scan … and two cancerous spots had been discovered.”
Following the analysis, the 58-year-old stated she is ready to start chemotherapy after the July 4th vacation, however assured followers that this therapy is probably the most manageable of all most cancers remedies.
He added: 'Most individuals proceed to work and go about their day by day actions as if nothing is occurring.' 'So let's hope for the very best and hope all the things stays the identical.
'I'm telling you all this as a result of, as a result of steps we're taking to cope with this case, some exhibits this yr could also be affected.'
Malo assured followers that he was receiving the “greatest care doable,” and that the chemotherapy he was receiving was the least invasive of all most cancers remedies.
On the finish of his video, Malo urged his followers to get themselves examined as nicely.
He stated, 'Most significantly, I’m saying this as a result of we wish all of you to get your self checked. Go to a physician. Be proactive about your well being. It will show you how to combat no matter illness you’ve got.'
'Keep wholesome, maintain your self, and I'll see you down the highway.'
The singer and guitarist's video acquired huge assist from the band's followers, who wished Malo a speedy restoration.
“Praying for ease of therapy and glorious outcomes,” a fan commented.
One other stated: 'Expensive Sir, many prayers for you. Thanks for sharing this necessary private message with everybody.'
The canceled exhibits will impression two exhibits in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on July 12 and July 14, whereas one other present in Denver on July 13 has been rescheduled for late August.
