Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Here is what Dave Mustaine posted on his official Twitter

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.
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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.
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Meanwhile, Kiko, David, Dirk and I are in the studio, working on the follow up to Dystopia – which I can’t wait for everyone to hear.
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I’m so thankful for my whole team – family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more.
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I’ll keep everyone posted.
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See you soon,
Dave Mustaine

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… https://t.co/8FBQUmloSf pic.twitter.com/CPuu2UFPv1

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) June 17, 2019

The reactions and support online have been amazing

 

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Please join me in sending all of our most powerful positive mind bullets to my brother Dave. You got this my friend, you can beat it (like you beat me in arm-wrestling!) Kick it’s ass and get healthy!!! #fuckcancer @davemustaine

A post shared by Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) on Jun 17, 2019 at 9:16am PDT

Praying for my friend @DaveMustaine for a full and speedy recovery! https://t.co/0vq6hqcnzV

— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) June 17, 2019

 

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Sending out love and prayers to my bro @davemustaine as he gets ready to battle throat cancer. Dave is a fighter and he’s at his best when he’s pissed off…so look out cancer! The metal community is with you Dave…!

A post shared by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Jun 17, 2019 at 9:40am PDT

Wishing @DaveMustaine a speedy recovery! https://t.co/bqgXXkKMJy

— (@Michael_Amott) June 17, 2019

As scary as this must be for Dave we I know he’s gonna kick cancers ass! Thought and Prayers Dave!