🎵 2022-04-12 01:08:45 – Paris/France.
During an appearance in the last episode of full metal jackiethe nationally broadcast radio show, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about his decision to go public with his battle with prostate cancer. When asked if it is correct to say that he is currently in remission, which means the cancer is responding to treatment or is under control, Halford said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Yes. He then added, “Guys and girls, you have to take care of yourself. You have to keep this temple, you have to keep the temple of heavy metal clean and ready for whatever comes your way. And one of them, for me, was my prostate cancer problem.
“Let me tell you quickly: I should have listened to my doctors, because my doctors were like, 'Hey, this PSA [prostate-specific antigen] level is a little high. [And I said,] 'I have to do a tour. I will when I get back,” he continued. “So I missed a few occasions where if I had had the treatment earlier, the treatment wouldn't have been as difficult as it was. But hey, we got away with it. I had a wonderful team of doctors caring for me in Phoenix [Arizona, where I live].
“It happened when we were in the middle of a pandemic”, Halford Explain. "So I was in the valley to have my prostate removed, and then [laughs] two weeks from the catheter, then [laughs], of course, a little radiation, a few months of radiation. But I got through it [thanks to] these beautiful, incredibly talented people. And I'm in remission. But I'll throw that away – guys, get your blood test done, get the checks done. We are currently going through colorectal cancer month [in March]. So please take care of yourself. It's so important. Forward and upward. »
Rob also spoke about his decision to mention his battle with cancer in the new chapter added to the updated paperback edition of " Confess ".
"I think it was important [to talk about it], because for everyone, it's incredibly scary," he said. "The first thing my doctor said to me, he said, 'You have cancer. I'm going to remove your prostate. Come with me to this other room. And my world really begins… 'Oh my god. I have cancer…' I think it's a very natural reaction. And he said, 'Do you have a question?' I go, 'Am I going to die?' He says, 'No, you're not going to die. I will do that. I will do it.' They are so positive and they strengthen you so much during these first days of understanding your condition.
"And I'll tell you something, like I said in the book, I felt so terribly selfish because [I thought], 'Oh my God, I have cancer. I have cancer. And then I see these commercials for Phoenix Children's Hospital and these little kids – little kids – with cancer fighting for their lives. And I say, 'For God's sake, you've come this far in your life and you have to deal with this and you have the most incredibly talented people to look after you and heal you.'
“So it was a readjustment for me,” Rob mentioned. “I was really, really ashamed of myself for having that kind of perspective. But I pushed that and then continued with the work that needed to be done. And yes, we have gone into gory and fun detail in this edition of 'Confess'."
Halford went on to say that cancer treatment has improved dramatically in recent years and fewer patients are dying of cancer than ever before.
"As a youngster, the 'C' word [cancer], as it was once called, for a lot of people, the outcome was going to be remarkably different than what we are today," he said. “It's just fantastic, the way the improvements and the way people are being treated now. It gives everyone a much, much better chance of a long and healthy life. And so we should all be thankful for that. »
In " Confess ", Halford revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer after experiencing symptoms for at least two years.
In July 2020, Rob had a prostatectomy, an operation in which the entire prostate is removed along with some of the tissue around it, including the seminal vesicles. After another cancer was discovered last year, he underwent radiation treatments in April and May 2021 and was finally cleared in June 2021. He also underwent an appendectomy after a tumor was discovered on his appendix.
"It's been an exhausting year, I can't deny it, but I'm glad I got through it" Halford written in the book. “I feel like I got the most complete MOT a Metal God could ever have. »
HalfordThe cancer battle is one of the many health fears that members of PRIEST have faced in recent years. Last September, the guitarist Richie faulkner suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during the band's performance at stronger than life Festival. faulkner was rushed to UofL Health – Jewish Hospital where the cardiothoracic surgery team needed around 10 hours to perform a life-saving operation.
PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease eight years ago - having been stricken with the disease at least half a decade earlier - but announced in early 2018 that he would be taking time off from touring activities to support the group's latest album, "Firepower". It was replaced by "Firepower" producer Andy Snapwho is also known for his work in the NWOBHM revivalists L'ENFER and cult thrash outfit SABBATH.
" Confess " was released in September 2020 via Hachette Books. It was written with Ian Gittinsco-author of "The Heroin Diaries" by Nikki sixx.
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