It’s a joy for fans to hear that this year, Rod Stewart will be gracing stages once again with his unmistakeable voice, performing songs from his latest album, The Tears of Hercules, as well as some timeless hits that have delighted audiences over the past 50 years.

His Battle With Thyroid Cancer and the Struggle to Reclaim His Voice

During a candid conversation on ITV’s Loose Women, Rod shed light on his health journey, sharing how he overcame thyroid cancer. “I was diagnosed with a little thyroid cancer, and it was gone in five minutes,” Rod shared. “The operation was quick and painless.”

Rod emphasized, “I don’t want to make it seem like I was in a prolonged battle with cancer. It was straightforward to remove, but the consequence was that I lost my voice entirely.”

Recalling the harrowing period without his voice, he stated, “It was terrible because I couldn’t sing a single note.”

“You know, the procedure takes a toll on your throat, stretching your muscles apart.”

“I dedicated a lot of time to recovery,” he noted. “The phrase ‘Wake up, Maggie’ felt lost to me, but it did eventually return. It took exactly six months to restore my singing ability.”

The Emotional Impact of the Cancer Diagnosis

In a heartfelt interview with USA Today, Rod admitted, “Needless to say, it was a shock.”

Describing his condition, he expressed relief at being diagnosed with a slowly progressing form of thyroid cancer, which allowed him to have it surgically removed. “I’m now in great health,” he said.

Understanding the gravity of such a moment, he mused, “Anyone who faces a threat to their life like this knows how it makes you reevaluate your life and what’s truly important.”

Reflecting on the experience in his book, he wrote, “It was a raw feeling of vulnerability I had never known before.”

Fortunately, Rod did not require chemotherapy, sparing him from losing his hair. Comparing risks to his career, he humorously pointed out, “Losing my hair would only be a close second to losing my voice.”

Overcoming Prostate Cancer: A Beacon of Hope

In 2019, Rod made a jubilant announcement: he had been successfully treated for prostate cancer, diagnosed three years prior.

At a charity event for the Prostate Project, he disclosed, “Two years ago, I received a prostate cancer diagnosis.”

“Now I’m free and clear because we caught it early. I’ve been active these last two years, and all I’m left with is gratitude; I feel blessed.”

He urged the men in his audience to be proactive: “Don’t hesitate to see a doctor… a quick test won’t harm you.”

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