Toby Keith remains recovering from stomach cancer battle: ‘It’s pretty debilitating’
Toby Keith says he is continuing to recover physically from his battle with stomach cancer, before returning to the stage.
The 61-year-old country music artist first spoke publicly about his health battle last June, having been initially diagnosed in the fall of 2021.
Red Solo Cup artist, speaking to CMT hot 20 countdownhe said of a comeback: “I’m thinking about getting back into fighting shape, I need a little bit of time to rest and heal.”
The Latest: Toby Keith, 61, says he is continuing to physically recover from his battle with stomach cancer before returning to the stage
Keith opened up about his recovery after undergoing surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy to fight cancer.
“It’s pretty debilitating to have to go through all of that, but as long as everything stays in order, we’re going to see something good down the road,” the Clinton, Okla., native said.
Keith last summer detailed his ongoing health battle, saying he needed time “to breathe, recover and relax.”
“I’ve spent the last six months receiving chemotherapy, radiation and surgery,” he said. ‘I really want to spend this time with my family. But I’ll see the fans sooner rather than later. I can not wait.
The Red Solo Cup artist, speaking to CMT Hot 20 Countdown, said of a comeback: “I’m thinking about getting back into fighting shape, I need a little time to rest and heal.”
The country music artist first spoke publicly about his health battle last June, having been initially diagnosed in the fall of 2021.
To mark Giving Tuesday, Keith shared a photo of himself with a young cancer patient as part of his Toby Keith Foundation, a childhood cancer charity he has run since 2006.
The Grammy-nominated artist later took to the social media site after receiving kind words from his fans and followers.
“Thank you for all your love and support,” he said. I have the best fans in the world.
Before announcing his diagnosis, Keith played a February 2022 concert at the San Antonio Rodeo; a May 2022 concert in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Heroes Honor Festival; and his 2022 Toby Keith and Friends Golf Classic in his native Oklahoma.
Keith and his wife Tricia Lucas have been married since 1984 and are the parents of three adult children, daughters Shelley Covel Rowland, 42, and Krystal Keith, 36, and son Stelen Keith Covel, 25. They have several grandchildren.
In June, Keith took to Instagram to announce that he had been diagnosed with cancer the previous fall.
In November, Keith was at the 2022 BMI Awards in Nashville, where he received the BMI Icon Award.
Artists including Carrie Underwood and Eric Church offered musical tributes to the country stalwart at the event.
In November, Keith was at the 2022 BMI Awards, where he received the BMI Icon Award, as the likes of Carrie Underwood and Eric Church paid musical tributes to the country stalwart.
She also made an appearance at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Lexington, Kentucky, where she sang the songs I Love This Bar and Sweet Home Alabama.
To mark Giving Tuesday, Keith shared a photo of himself with a young cancer patient as part of his Toby Keith Foundationa childhood cancer charity she has run since 2006.
‘Nice if you’re celebrating #GivingTuesday by donating to @tkfoundation1!’ he said. “Your donations from him make OK Kids Korral possible, a home away from home for children fighting cancer and their families.”