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Raul Malo, frontman for The Mavericks, has updated his fans on his health, providing new information just weeks after his cancer diagnosis.
The 58-year-old thanked his many fans for the ‘encouraging words and kind messages’ he received.
‘You all have made me feel stronger than ever in spite of my weakened state. The love and compassion shown to me in the last month has not only been touching, it has been beautifully overwhelming. I thank you and my family thanks you.’
He shared a black and white photos from what appeared to be the second round of chemotherapy.
‘Doctors are pleased with my progress,’ he said. ‘All the bloodwork and health signs are pointing in the right direction.’
Raul Malo, frontman for The Mavericks, updated fans on his health just weeks after his cancer diagnosis. After his second round of chemotherapy, the singer said doctors are pleased with my progress,’ he said. ‘All the bloodwork and health signs are pointing in the right direction’
However, the treatment is taking a toll on him.
‘The only side effect this week was just an overwhelming sensation to lay down and do nothing. Which is just about impossible for me but I’m managing…lol.’
On the Saturday update, he asserted, ‘I’m feeling really good and I’m probably going to take my dogs for a walk, play some guitar, etc…’
Malo advised his fans to look after their own health.
‘Remember to get yourself checked out by your doctor. Don’t put it off any longer.’
It was a group ‘health kick’ with other members of The Mavericks that lead to Malo’s doctor finding ‘two cancerous spots’ in his gastrointestinal system.
Fans were thrilled with the update and offered words of encouragement to the Dance the Night Away singer.
Fellow singer and songwriter Nicole Atkins offered words of hope.
‘Just seeing how much energy you put into every day on and off stage nonstop makes me wanna lay down just thinking about it. Rest up bubba and we love ya and can’t wait to try and keep up with ya when you kick the crap outta this jawn. ❤️’ she wrote.
Malo said the only side effect of his treatment so far was ‘just an overwhelming sensation to lay down and do nothing. Which is just about impossible for me but I’m managing…lol’ (Pictured in Berlin in May)
The band was forced to cancel and reschedule some shows following the frontman’s diagnosis, but played Saturday night in Arizona. ‘Packed in Prescott Valley! Thank you so much for joining us for a SOLD OUT SATURDAY’ he wrote on social media (Pictured in Glasgow in January 2013)
‘Remember to get yourself checked out by your doctor. Don’t put it off any longer.’
The singer encouraged his fans to ‘Remember to get yourself checked out by your doctor. Don’t put it off any longer’
Oh Boy Records records executive Fiona Prine said she was ‘Continuing to send healing heart wishes to you, and love to you and your family.’
The Mavericks canceled and rescheduled several shows when Malo revealed his diagnosis.
However, the frontman appeared to the strength to perform Saturday night , Arizona. ‘Packed in Prescott Valley! Thank you so much for joining us for a SOLD OUT SATURDAY at the @findlaytoyotacenter,’ he penned next to a photo of the band on stage.
‘What a show. Thank you so much!! Till next time!! ❤️❤️’ wrote a fan.
