The Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo shared an update on his health and what it means for the future of the beloved country band.

Malo has been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since June 2024, while continuing to tour with breaks for treatment. However, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, he announced that all future shows are canceled as he focuses on his treatment.

“I’ve developed something called LMD, which stands for ‘get this s**t out of my head/’ Treatment for this is radiation, which I will start tomorrow,” Malo wrote. “We will probably jump into some chemo, and are even looking at alternative therapies.”

LMD, or Leptomeningeal Disease, is a condition where cancer cells spread to the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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