COUNTRY singer Toby Keith has revealed he has stomach cancer.
The country singer says he's spent the last six months receiving chemotherapy, radiation and surgery after receiving his cancer diagnosis.
In a statement he posted online the musician said he was diagnosed last fall.
"So far so good. I need time to breath, recover and relax."
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"I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can't wait," he wrote.
According to his official website, the country crooner had been scheduled to perform two concerts next week in Illinois and Michigan with more slated for over the summer.
The Ohio State Fair confirmed his scheduled concert on July 28 has been canceled and ticket holders will be refunded.
In a tweet it said: "Our hearts go out to Toby Keith as he courageously battles cancer."
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Keith recently performed over Memorial Day weekend at the Daytona International Speedway.
He released his latest album "Peso in my Pocket" last year after taking time out from touring during the pandemic.
The 60-year old multi-award winning entertainer has been an advocate for those battling cancer.
In 2006 he started the Toby Keith Foundation to help kids diagnosed with cancer in Oklahoma.
In 2014 he expanded the foundation to include OK Kids Korral, offering pediatric cancer patients and their families a place to stay while being treated.
Just weeks before his own diagnosis, the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic raised almost $1.4million for the pediatric foundation.
The Academy of Country Music tweeted "Sending love and support."
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According to the American Cancer Society stomach cancer begins when "cells in the stomach start to grow out of control."
The organization says this type of cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the US each year, adding survival rates depend on how far the cancer has spread.
