Country music star Toby Keith told us he has colon cancer

Toby Keith, a seven-time Grammy nominee who was recognized as entertainer

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of the year by the Academy of Country Music two years in a row in 2002 and 2003, revealed Sunday he has stomach cancer.

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The 60-year-old Keith posted to social media on his condition.

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“Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’ve

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spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good.

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I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending this

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time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.”

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Keith’s publicist, Elaine Schock, said he will not be performing at scheduled gigs “for now.” His latest tour was scheduled to start this Friday.

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His most recent album, “Peso in My Pocket,” spawned the top 25 country single, “Old School.”

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Keith was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last November. He recently performed at the Heroes Honor Festival at Daytona International Speedway.

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