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Kansas cancels shows following singer’s cancer revelation

Kansas singer Ronnie Platt announced his thyroid cancer diagnosis, stating it has a 99% survival rate and is contained to the thyroid, on February 15.
Following Platt's diagnosis, the rock band Kansas canceled shows originally scheduled for February 14 and February 15, as well as an upcoming show in Lake Charles on March 1.
Assistant band manager J.R. Rees stated the band's goal is to support Platt and to be back on the road as soon as possible, emphasizing they are focused on his health.
Kansas expressed on social media that they apologize for the inconvenience and view Platt's situation as 'just a bump in the road.

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