Elvis Costello Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Cancels Tour Dates

In a post on his website, Elvis Costello revealed he has been diagnosed with a "small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy." The singer-songwriter has since had the cancer removed, but has canceled all of his tour dates while he recovers. 

Elvis explained, "Six weeks ago my specialist called me and said, ‘You should start playing the Lotto.’ He had rarely, if ever, seen such a small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy that could be defeated by a single surgery." 

He was excited to be able to still head out on his European summer tour and even played some shows on it, however his doctor has advised him to scrap the remaining dates so he can fully recover. 

While Elvis didn't describe the cancer too much, it does seem to be one that would only affect men. He said, "Gentleman [sic], do talk to your friends – you’ll find you are not alone – seek your doctor’s advice if you are in doubt or when it is timely and act as swiftly as you may in these matters. It may save your life. Believe me, it is better than playing roulette."

Concertgoers are asked to go to the point of purchase for refunds. 

For more information on the cancellations, go here. 

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