The Mavericks Raul Malo Shares Cancer Update as Band Celebrates His Birthday

Besides the singer for the Mavericks, Raul Malo also helped write many of the band’s songs. While enjoying his time on stage, Malo watched as the band cut ties in the early 2000s. At the time, Malo explored a solo career before the Mavericks returned to the spotlight. Winning numerous awards and releasing over a dozen albums, Malo announced he received a cancer diagnosis. Keeping fans updated about his health, the Mavericks decided to honor the singer’s birthday with a special message.

With Malo turning 59 on August 7th, the Mavericks posted a picture of the singer, asking fans to shower him with love on his birthday. Gaining thousands of views, fans jumped to the comment section, writing, “Happy Birthday Raul! I hope all is going well with you and that you enjoy your day with family and friends. Take care!” Another person added, “ Happy birthday! PS – I even remember your awesome cover of Black is Black from Sing Along With Los Straitjackets! I’ve known Eddie for a long time.”

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Raul Malo Updates Fans On Ongoing Chemo Treatments

Outside of celebrating his birthday, Malo took a moment to update fans about his chemo treatment and health. Posting a picture of himself smiling during chemo treatment, the singer wrote, “First of all thank you for all the encouraging words and kind messages that have come my way. You all have made me feel stronger than ever in spite of my weakened state. The love and compassion shown to me in the last month has not only been touching, it has been beautifully overwhelming. I thank you and my family thanks you.”

Sharing how the doctors feel about his ongoing treatment, Malo continued, “Doctors are pleased with my progress. All the bloodwork and health signs are pointing in the right direction. The only side effect this week was just an overwhelming sensation to lay down and do nothing. Which is just about impossible for me but I’m managing…lol. Today on Saturday I’m feeling really good and I’m probably going to take my dogs for a walk, play some guitar, etc…Thank you all. And remember to get yourself checked out by your doctor.”

While battling cancer, Malo remains in high spirits as he used his post to not only update fans but make sure they take their health seriously.

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