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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Ronnie Platt Undergoes Surgery for Thyroid Cancer: ‘Couldn't Have Gone Any Better'
Ronnie Platt is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery to treat his thyroid cancer. The Kansas frontman revealed Friday (March 7) that he is currently back home after an operation that went smoothly, writing in a post on Facebook, 'The Doctor said my surgery couldn't have gone any better!!!' 'I felt the power of everyone's prayers and positive energy!' he continued in the message. 'You all have helped me thru this, how do I? or can I? ever thank all of you for that!!!???? Day 1 of recovery here I am!!!' More from Billboard Ronnie Platt Reveals Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis j-hope and Miguel Team Up for 'Sweet Dreams': Stream It Now YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops 'More Leaks' From Behind Bars: Stream It Now Platt went on to say that he's now 'looking forward to getting back to what i do best!' 'Yes, Singing, but my true job is entertaining you all and helping you at least for a couple hours forget [about] your problems and recharge your batteries,' he added. 'I take a lot of pride in that!!!!' The musician's update comes about three weeks after he first revealed that he'd been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. 'Before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread,' Platt wrote on Facebook at the time. 'It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle.' He added, 'As it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! So everyone please CARRY ON!' Platt took over as the lead singer of Kansas back in 2014, replacing former frontman Steve Walsh. He's since carried vocals on the band's most recent albums: 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence, both of which entered the Top Rock Albums chart. The singer also recently celebrated his 65th birthday, an occasion he marked with an introspective Facebook post on Feb. 25. 'As I sit here and try to think of something eloquent to write, It's just simply impossible to convey in any words my thanks to everyone that not only reached out for my birthday but also have sent me well wishes and positive energy and prayers helping me on my path of recovery,' he wrote. 'People I have never met, going above and beyond the call of duty to help me thru this with lightning speed! How are these people even able to walk with hearts so big???' he added. 'Thank you for all the nice words and encouragement! I have plans on being back with my KANSAS family (YES FANS ARE FAMILY TOO!!!) very soon!!!' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Health
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KANSAS band member delivers update after cancer treatment
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One of the members of the rock band KANSAS delivered a health update Wednesday following his cancer diagnosis last month. Ronnie Platt, lead vocalist for the rock band KANSAS, announced on social media on March 4 that he recently underwent surgery to treat his thyroid cancer. He thanked his fans, saying he is looking forward to returning to the stage. 'The Doctor said my surgery couldn't have gone any better!!! I felt the power of everyone's prayers and positive energy!' Ronnie Platt social media statement excerpt Controversial Kansas high school graduation requirement to be removed Platt previously revealed his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 15, reassuring fans that it was 'just a bump in the road.' The band canceled some shows due to Platt's health update, including its scheduled appearances for the 70s Rock and Romance Cruise. KANSAS welcomed Platt to the band in 2014 as he took over for former vocalist Steve Walsh. The band recently had its 50th anniversary concert tour, even stopping by to visit its home turf of Topeka in 2024. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
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‘This is just a bump in the road': KANSAS band member Ronnie Platt reveals cancer diagnosis
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A member of the rock band KANSAS is opening up publicly about his recent cancer diagnosis. KANSAS announced on social media on Thursday, Feb. 20 that Ronnie Platt, who plays the keyboard and acts as a vocalist in the band, has thyroid cancer. Platt issued a statement on the situation through the band's Facebook account, thanking fans for support they've given him so far. 'I met with my doctor today and found out I have surgery scheduled for March 4. So far, the prognosis has been very good. I'm looking forward to getting this behind me and being back in the saddle as soon as possible. I appreciate the outpouring of support I've been receiving. Thank you.' Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods KANSAS recently canceled two shows it had scheduled in Louisiana on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, March 1 because of a 'band illness and doctor advisement.' People were told they would receive ticket refunds in light of the cancelations. Platt earlier posted a message on Saturday, Feb. 15 through his personal Facebook account about his recent diagnosis. He reassured fans that he expects to be performing again soon once he successfully goes through treatment. 'For all of you asking, Tuesday I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread,' Platt said. 'It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle. I sincerely appreciate everyone's positive thoughts and prayers. I have some absolutely amazing people going to bat for me!! as it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! so everyone please CARRY ON!' KANSAS welcomed Platt to the band in 2014 as he took over for former vocalist Steve Walsh. The band recently had its 50th anniversary concert tour, even stopping by to visit its home turf of Topeka in 2024. Kansas woman loses medical license after taking $550,000 from Topeka nonprofit For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
