(CelebrityAccess) — Roger O’Donnell, the English keyboardist and longtime member of the goth rock band, The Cure, revealed that he’s been undergoing treatment for a “rare and aggressive” form of lymphoma.
“In September last year I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. I had ignored the symptoms for a few months but finally went for a scan and after surgery the result of the biopsy was devastating,” O’Donnell shared on social media on Friday.
He went on to note that he’s successfully completed an 11-month course of treatment and reported that he’s doing well.
“I’m fine and the prognosis is amazing, the mad axe murderer knocked on the door and we didn’t answer. Cancer CAN be beaten but if you are diagnosed early enough you stand a way better chance, so all I have to say is go GET TESTED, if you have the faintest thought you may have symptoms go and get checked out,” O’Donnell added.
He went on to encourage his fans to support anyone they know who may be dealing with illness and thanked his medical team, friends, and family for their support during his treatment.
“Lastly if you know someone who is ill or suffering talk to them, every single word helps, believe me I know,” he said.
O’Donnell has been a member of The Cure in some form since 1987 and has also performed as a touring and session keyboardist for numerous artists while also pursuing a solo career. His most recent album, “7 Different Words for Love” came in 2022 via his label 99X/10.
