Toby Keith, a country music musician, is revealing a secret to himself and providing crucial health updates to his fans.
In a new Instagram post published on Sunday, the musician, 60, disclosed his diagnosis of stomach cancer from the previous year. I’ve spent the last six months receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, he said in a brief Instagram post. So far, it’s been good. I need some time to breathe, recover, and rest.
He stated, “I am looking forward to spending time with my family. Nonetheless, I’ll undoubtedly run into the fans soon. I cannot wait.
After Toby’s brief but impactful admission, numerous messages of support and prayers for his quick recovery from fans, other country performers, and other famous people flooded the comments section. Much love coming your way, Toby,” said CMT anchor Cody Alan. “Hang in there, @tobykeith,” tweeted Big & Rich of the country duo.
Yet a few fans also questioned why the country singer waited so long to reveal his condition in the comments and on other social media platforms. Some questioned if he had suffered major injuries. According to one Twitter user, “I pray God gives him the strength to get through this; apparently this has been going on for several months now.”
That’s a scary diagnosis, but I have faith you can get through it, someone else said. Others expressed their hope for a full recovery, writing: “I’m so sad to hear about Toby Keith’s cancer. One fan said, “I pray for his health and that he will be free of this horrible affliction.”
There is a more plausible explanation for Toby’s decision to reveal his diagnosis at this time, despite the fact that it makes sense to be curious and concerned about Keith’s declining health. The “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” singer’s best-hits tour, Country Comes to Town, was scheduled to begin this month. He’ll probably decide to reschedule or cancel the concert as a result.
Toby didn’t mention address tour news in his Instagram post, but according to USA Today, the singer’s representative said he won’t be doing any scheduled shows “for now.” Likewise, the Ohio State Fair’s organizers, who also tweeted about it, said that Toby’s July 28 concert had been postponed. “Our hearts go out to Toby Keith as he courageously battles cancer,” the statement continues.
Since any additional stress from a hard tour may influence scheduled chemotherapy and radiation treatments, as well as surgery, even though Toby hasn’t yet determined his exact course of treatment, his wish for “time to breathe, recoup, and relax” may be an understatement.
The American Cancer Society reports that chemotherapy is used as a kind of treatment for stomach cancer in cycles, “with each session of treatment followed by a rest interval to allow the body time to recover,” whereas surgery is challenging and risky.
In the meantime, we are sending him our best wishes for a speedy recovery as, like Toby, we eagerly await his return to the audience “sooner than later.”
