Toby Keith has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer

Toby Keith has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer

Web Desk
June 13, 2022

Toby Keith has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer

Country star Toby Keith is battling stomach cancer.
The “Red Solo Cup” singer, 60, said he was diagnosed with the disease last fall and has been receiving various treatments
Initially rising to fame in the early ’90s, Keith has amassed 42 Top 10 hits and 32 No. 1 songs and has sold 40 million albums

The “Red Solo Cup” singer, 60, claimed he was diagnosed with the condition last fall and has been receiving various treatments, according to a statement posted on his verified Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On June 12, he revealed, “I’ve spent the last six months enduring chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.” “So far, everything has gone well. I need to take some time to rest, heal, and relax. I’m looking forward to spending time with my family throughout this holiday season. But, sooner or later, I’ll see the fans. I’m looking forward to it.”

Following the devastating news, the Ohio State Fair announced that the musician’s July 28 performance had been cancelled. Keith is scheduled to perform at the Ribfest in Illinois on June 17, according to his official website.

Keith had gallbladder surgery about a decade ago and had to cancel some of his gigs as a result. After suffering from significant discomfort for an unknown period of time, the Oklahoma native underwent surgery in July 2012.

Keith has 42 Top 10 successes, 32 No. 1 songs, and has sold 40 million albums since first becoming famous in the early 1990s. He’s performed hundreds of gigs for US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as at events for Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush.

Keith and Tricia Lucus, his 38-year-old wife, have three children and four grandchildren.

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach and can affect any region of it, according to the Mayo Clinic. Swallowing difficulties, vomiting, and unintended weight loss are all possible symptoms.

Fred Rogers, who was most known for his role on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, died of stomach cancer in 2003 at the age of 74. Actor Ken Watanabe, fashion designer Liz Claiborne, and Hollywood legend John Wayne are among the celebrities who have faced the disease.