Country music star Toby Keith announced on Sunday that he was being treated for stomach cancer last fall.
The singer, who sells a lot of platinum, said on Twitter that he had undergone surgery and received chemotherapy and radiation in the past six months.
“Everything’s fine so far,” said Oklahoma-born Keith, who turns 61 on July 8. “I need time to breathe, recover and relax.
“I look forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans soon. I can not wait.”
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The state of Keith’s performances for the rest of this year was not immediately clear. His next performance is scheduled for June 17 in Wheaton, Illinois, according to his website. Following Keith’s announcement, the Ohio State Fair announced that his July 28 concert in Columbus, Ohio, had been canceled.
Keith’s Elaine Shock said in an email Sunday night that some tour dates would be canceled, “but I’m not sure how many at the moment.”
The Keith Foundation has been supporting children with cancer since 2006.
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