Kansas singer Ronnie Platt revealed that he has was diagnosed with cancer While the rock band has canceled several shows.
Platt, 64, seemed in a good mood after his diagnosis while he shared a statement on Facebook about his health.
“For all of you asked, Tuesday I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but before everyone becomes completely enthusiastic, it has a survival percentage of 99%, it has not spread,” ” Platt wrote on February 15. “It is absorbed in my thyroid gland. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through a rehabilitation time and be back in the saddle.”
“I sincerely appreciate the positive thoughts and prayers of everyone,” Platt continued. “I have a number of absolutely great people who are going to hit me !! Because it has been might me, this is just a bump in the way and will soon be behind me! So everyone will continue!”
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Ronnie Platt from the Kansas band is diagnosed with thyroid cancer. (Scott Dudelson/Getty images)
Thyroid cancer Can start without symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ultimately, the cancer can cause “swelling in your neck, voting changes and problems with swallowing.” There are different types of thyroid cancer.
“Our goal is to be back on the road as soon as possible,” said assistant -band manager JR Rees Ultimate classic rock In a statement. “At the moment we are all focused on supporting Ronnie because of this.”
The band also shared an article about the diagnosis of Platt on social media and wrote: “This is just a bump in the way.”
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Kansas has canceled upcoming shows because of the diagnosis of Ronnie Platt. (Nurphoto/Nurphoto via Getty images)
Before announcing his diagnosis, Kansas pushed two shows planned for February 14 and February 15 in Oklahoma until November.
The rock band has also canceled a upcoming show in Lake Charles, Louisiana, planned for March 1.
“The band apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes to be back on the road soon,” Kansas wrote on Instagram.
Richard Williams, Tom Brislin, Ronnie Platt, Joe Deninzon and Billy Greer of the Band Kansas, founded in the 1970s, performed in the Ryman Auditorium on August 19, 2023. (Jason Kempin/Getty images)
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Kansas was formed Five decades ago as a “garage band” in Topeka. The Rock Band released his debut album “Kansas” in 1974.
Kansas was mapped on Billboard in the 1970s and eighties, according to the website of the band.
“Carry on -wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind” have remained popular songs to this day.
Kansas released his debut album in 1974. (Getty Images)
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