Toby Keith Talks About How He’s Battling With Stomach Cancer.Toby Keith, a country music singer, is talking about his health for the first time. The fan-favorite was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021. Since then, he has been getting treatment.Keith released a statement regarding his condition on his social media accounts.
He said: “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax.”Even though he’s been going through a lot with his health, Keith says that he will never forget his fans and supporters. He said, “I am looking forward to spending time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait. -T.”Because of this announcement, it was not immediately clear what was going to happen to Keith’s scheduled performances for the upcoming months.
At the time, his website announced that his next concert was going to take place on June 17 in Wheaton, Illinois.Following Keith’s revelation, the Ohio State Fair also confirmed that his show that was scheduled on July 28 in Columbus, Ohio has been postponed. Keith’s publicist, Elaine Schock, said that some tour dates might also be canceled, “but I’m not sure how many at this point.”