Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt, 64 offers an update after a cancer diagnosis

Kansas’s forward Ronnie Platt has offered an update on his health following his recent thyroid cancer diagnosis.

“I’m home! The doctor said that my surgery could not have gone better, ”Platt announced, 64, through his Facebook Count on Wednesday, March 5.

Platt confirmed in February that he would have to temporarily step back from traveling with Kansas for treatment for thyroid cancer. The singer was assured by his doctors that he had a “99 percent survival rate” because the disease had not spread.

In his new message on Facebook, Platt credited Kansas’ faithful fans for keeping his spirit high with their supporting messages during a very difficult time.

“I felt the power of everyone’s prayers and positive energy! You all helped me (through) this. How am I, or can I, ever thank you all for that!? Day 1 of recovery here I am, ”he wrote.

As Platt started his way to recovery, he promised to his social media fans that he was committed to “going back to what he (he does) best.”

“Yeah, sing, but my true job entertains you all and helps you, at least for a couple of hours, forget about your problems and recharge your batteries. I take pride in that, ”he ended his message.

Earlier Platt had urged Kansas fans not to worry about his condition since his doctors detected his thyroid cancer early.

“I have to get rid of my thyroid … I have absolutely amazing people going to bat me !! As it is given to me, this is just a mound in the way and will be behind me very soon! So everyone please continues, ”he wrote on Facebook in February.

Subsequently, Kansas canceled concerts in New Orleans on Friday, February 21 and at Lake Charles on Saturday, March 1 because of “Band Illness and Doctor’s Council.”

“The band apologies for the inconvenience and hopes to be back on the road soon,” Kansas said in a statement at the time.

Kansas’s manager Jr Rees later said Ultimate Classical Rock that the group has deferred all touring plans to support Platt. They are supposed to resume performing in April.

“We aim to be back on the road as soon as possible. At present, we are all focusing on supporting Ronnie through this, ”insisted Rees.

Platt originally worked as a truck driver before joining the last day incarnation of Kansas City’s rock band shooting star. Extended out to Kansas’s chief guitarist Williams Rich on social media for joining the legendary group when his original forward Steve Walsh Retired in 2014. Walsh sang most of Kansas’ best -known hits, including “Carry on Wayward Son” in 1976 and “Dust in the Wind in 1978.”

When Kansas Platt subsequently employed in 2014, the musician Fans were told: “I want Kansas fans to know, above all, I’m one of them. Heck, I’m a blue collar man who rides Harley and have spent most of my adult life earning a living by driving a truck. I’m a long time fan of the music and I’ve always looked up to Steve Walsh. “

“My goal is not to replace Steve; No one can do that, ”Platt went on. “My goal is and it is responsible to maintain the integrity of Kansas. This is a lifelong dream and I would like to thank Phil, Rich, Billy, and David for the opportunity. Yes, I have the job, but now it’s time to win…. And I take nothing for granted that has been given to me. My performance in Kansas will be how I’ve always performed, with passion and enthusiasm. “

Since then Platt has performed on the Kansas album in 2016 The implicit prelude and their latest recording, 2020s The absence of attendance.