Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt has revealed that he has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

Platt, 64, revealed the bad news in a statement posted on Facebook.

“For all of you asking, Tuesday I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread. It’s contained to my thyroid,” he said. “I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle.”

The legendary rock band was forced to postpone or cancel many of their scheduled shows due to Platt’s absence to undergo upcoming surgery.

The concerts in New Orleans on February 21 and Lake Charles on March 1 have been scrapped, while two Oklahoma shows have been delayed to November.

“Our goal is to be back on the road as soon as possible. Right now, we’re all focused on supporting Ronnie through this,” Kansas Assistant Band Manager J.R. Rees told Ultimate Classic Rock.

Platt has been Kansas’ frontman since 2014.

Source: RTT Music News