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Charles Kelley of Lady A Has Cancer: "I Feel Really Hopeful ...
Kelley said random rib fractures led to blood tests that found the rare cancer, and he plans to keep working during treatment.
On Tuesday, Lady A member Charles Kelley announced a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, in a joint Instagram video with his wife, Cassie Kelley.
The 45-year-old explained that "a couple of random rib fractures" prompted doctors to conduct blood tests, which revealed the rare blood cancer.
Kelley shared he remains optimistic, noting "the treatments, I will say, have just come so far even in the past five years" and intends to keep working.
Bandmates Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood expressed support on social media, with Scott writing, "The strongest duo right there!" as Kelley prepares for Christmas shows.
Kelley plans to provide health updates throughout his journey, stating he is "confident that we are going to get through it," mirroring his past transparency with sobriety.