Roger O’Donnell — the longtime keyboard participant for The Remedy — has blood most cancers … revealing the startling information a 12 months after he was first recognized.
The musician took to X Sunday for Blood Most cancers Consciousness month … and, he says he desires to ensure individuals are having dialogues about these lethal ailments.
O’Donnell reveals he was recognized with lymphoma — a kind of blood most cancers — in September 2023 … saying he’d ignored his signs for some time earlier than lastly going to see a health care provider when he discovered concerning the most cancers.
Whereas at first devastated, Roger says he is now feeling nice and has an excellent prognosis … this after present process a number of rounds of therapy.
Roger’s massive recommendation for individuals … get examined early — ‘trigger individuals have a greater likelihood of beating most cancers in the event that they act rapidly.
He is additionally encouraging followers to succeed in out to unwell family and friends … ‘trigger variety phrases could make all of the distinction to somebody combating their well being. He thanks his family members and the medical professionals who helped him by means of the method.
Roger was on tour with The Remedy from Might to September of final 12 months … and, it appears he acquired his analysis proper after it ended. He joined the group again in 1987 enjoying with them throughout a number of stints through the years.
The Remedy does not have any upcoming live performance dates … unclear if O’Donnell shall be able to go on the highway with the band after they do schedule their subsequent present.