Lady A’s Charles Kelley shares rare cancer diagnosis
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Key Points:
- Charles Kelley, co-lead singer of country group Lady A, announced he is battling multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer, following random rib fractures and subsequent blood tests.
- Multiple myeloma has no cure but can be managed with treatment, and recent advances have improved life expectancy to over 10 years, which Kelley finds hopeful.
- Kelley shared his diagnosis openly, likening it to how he shared his sobriety journey, emphasizing a focus on taking things one day at a time and maintaining positivity.
- Despite his diagnosis, Kelley plans to continue working and touring with Lady A, noting his upcoming treatment will not be highly invasive and he currently feels well.
- Kelley has strong support from his wife Cassie McConnell, their two sons, and Lady A bandmates Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, who have expressed encouragement and prayers.
