Country music band The Mavericks have had to cancel upcoming shows as frontman Raul Malo shared news of his cancer diagnosis. The band announced that tour dates this month will be rescheduled after Malo, 58, revealed the discovery of ‘two cancerous spots’ in his gastrointestinal system during a routine health check. Despite this setback, Malo expressed determination to fight the disease and continue performing.
The canceled shows include dates in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with one in Denver rescheduled for August. Malo emphasized the importance of taking care of one’s health and getting regular check-ups. He plans to start chemotherapy after the Fourth of July holiday, but assured fans that the treatment is manageable.
Malo’s message to fans stressed the importance of proactive health measures while expressing gratitude for their support. Fans responded with well wishes and prayers for his recovery. The news has touched many, as they rally behind Malo during this challenging time.
Vocabulary List:
- Diagnosis /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (noun): The identification of the nature of an illness or problem.
- Determination /dɪˌtɜːr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose.
- Chemotherapy /ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/ (noun): A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Gastrointestinal /ˌɡæs.trəʊ.ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ (adjective): Relating to the stomach and the intestines.
- Proactive /proʊˈæk.tɪv/ (adjective): Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.
- Rescheduled /riːˈʃed.juːld/ (verb): Planned to occur at a different time than originally intended.
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