Ronnie Platt is sharing an update on his ongoing cancer treatment.
On Tuesday March 4, the 65-year-old Kansas lead singer posted to Facebook and revealed that he’s back home and doing well after undergoing outpatient surgery to treat his thyroid cancer.
“I am home! The Doctor said my surgery couldn’t have gone any better!!!” he wrote. “I felt the power of everyone’s prayers and positive energy! 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!!!” he continued. “I am 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. I take a lot of pride in that!!!! Thank you all again, CARRY ON!!!!”
On Feb. 20, Platt shared that he and his doctors were feeling optimistic about his treatment and recovery ahead of the surgery.
“So far, the prognosis has been very good,” he said. “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.”
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Platt first announced that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer on Feb. 15.
“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,” he wrote on Facebook. “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.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause signs and symptoms, such as swelling in your neck, voice changes and difficulty swallowing.”
The musician thanked fans for their support after the iconic rock band was forced to reschedule and cancel multiple shows.
“I sincerely appreciate everyone’s positive thoughts and prayers,” Platt continued. “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 was formed in 1973 and is known for hits like “Carry on My Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” Platt joined as the group’s lead vocalist in 2014. The group’s most recent album, The Absence of Presence, was released in July 2020.
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