Chris Foreman, member of the band Madness, has revealed he has incurable cancer.
The 80s pop legend shared a post with fans revealing the devastating news.
Chris wrote: ‘Earlier this year I had severe pain in my upper back and shoulders.
‘On the 28th of June we played a show in France and it had become unbearable.
‘I had an MRI scan at the end of June and they found a tumour on my spine. On the 4th of July I went to the Royal Sussex and had all sorts of stuff done to me.
‘I had radiotherapy which blasted it and stopped the pain. I actually had a Spinal Tap too – rock n roll! I wasn’t in good shape, to say the least. My kidneys were only at 14% function, which has greatly improved since then.’
He continued: ‘What I’ve got is a form of cancer called myeloma. It’s treatable but not curable. When I get it into remission (I will!) I should be able to get back to normal life.’
Chris also shared that the diagnosis has led him to make some changes, including cutting down on drinking.
He concluded: ‘Some people have had this for 20 years or more. I have a long way to go before I get back onstage but I aim to be back next year.
‘The band, my family, my road crew family and my management team have all been very loving and supportive.
‘One of the worst side effects is that I can’t drink alcohol but I’ve mastered a non alcoholic Margarita and those Zero alcohol beers ain’t too bad these days.’
Madness are an English ska and pop band from Camden, London, formed in 1976.
They rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with signature hits that include One Step Beyond, House of Fun, Baggy Trousers, and Our House.
Famed for their energetic live shows, Madness combined ska, reggae, and pop with a distinctly British sense of humor.
Chris is one of the original members of the band.
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