Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer

Just saw this on Blabbermouth.
Damn. Kick its ass, Dave!

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-diagnosed-with-throat-cancer/

Quote :

The MEGADETH leader broke the news of his diagnosis earlier today via his social media.

He wrote: "I've been diagnosed with throat cancer. It's clearly something to be respected and faced head on — but I've faced obstacles before. I'm working closely with my doctors, and we've mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate. Treatment has already begun.

"Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year. The 2019 Megacruise will happen, and the band will be a part of it in some form. All up to date information will be at megadeth.com as we get it. MEGADETH will be back on the road ASAP.


"Meanwhile, Kiko [Loureiro, guitar], David [Ellefson, bass], Dirk [Verbeuren, drums] and I are in the studio, working on the follow up to 'Dystopia' — which I can't wait for everyone to hear.

"I'm so thankful for my whole team — family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more.

"I'll keep everyone posted.

"See you soon, Dave Mustaine"

Wow. First lyme disease, now cancer.

I guess the cancer treatment means bye-bye to his iconic hair, too.

Bummer. Here's hoping he can beat it. Best of luck, Dave.

This is terrible news. Hard to believe.

We love you Dave. All the best. Wishing you a quick recovery.

At least he actually has a chance.

Blitz, Chuck Billy, Bruce Dickinson, Tony Iommi and Rikki Rockett have all survived cancer. I pray Dave too will overcome this! He’s one of my guitar heroes and a pioneer of thrash!

Good vibes are a great sentiment, but I’m sending straight up prayers!

I hate cancer!!! Good luck Dave.

Just saw this, really sucks.

Best wishes for a swift recovery!

I feel compelled to listen to In My Darkest Hour.

My prayers go out to Dave.

I really, really, really hope he pulls through. This is simply insane.

I had to Google this (http://www.cancer8.com/throat-cancer/survival-rate.html) but it looks like stage 1 throat cancer can be viably beat. Not sure what stage he's at, but if the doctors are saying 90% survival rate, stage 1 is where he could be.

I know his voice was already in its last season but I'm wondering if this may have any impact and render his vocal abilities inert.

And somehow he's finishing up an album so I'm thinking they caught it pretty early.

Hoping for Dave's full and speedy recovery.

Dark Horseman wrote:

And somehow he's finishing up an album so I'm thinking they caught it pretty early.

Excellent observation.

Troublezone wrote:

I feel compelled to listen to In My Darkest Hour.

"This Day We Fight" and/or "Take No Prisoners" might be more appropriate/up beat.

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

I feel compelled to listen to In My Darkest Hour.

"This Day We Fight" and/or "Take No Prisoners" might be more appropriate/up beat.

Yeah I know, but going through something like that makes you think about how fragile life can be.

It sounds like they caught it early but this news still sucks!

manny wrote:

It sounds like they caught it early but this news still sucks!

Yep.

Hoping and praying all the best for Dave. Beat Cancers ass!

A message from Dave:

Kick it ass, Dave!!

Dave needs to persevere and overcome this!

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine shares uplifting cancer update

Good to hear.