Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
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Key Points:
- Charles Kelley, co-lead vocalist of Lady A, revealed he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer, following random rib fractures that led to blood tests.
- Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow that can affect blood cell production and spread throughout the body; age and male gender are significant risk factors.
- Despite the diagnosis, Kelley expressed optimism about treatment advances and plans to continue working and performing with Lady A, including upcoming shows.
- Kelley emphasized the importance of staying positive, spending time with family, and taking his health journey one day at a time, drawing strength from his sobriety experience.
- Fellow Lady A members Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood publicly showed their support and prayers for Kelley in response to his announcement.
