Mavericks frontmanRaul Malo has reached an important milestone in his ongoing battle with stage 4 colon cancer. The Grammy-winning singer, who revealed his diagnosis in 2024, has been fighting through an intense year of treatments while continuing to share his journey with fans.
Now, in an emotional update, Malo’s wife, Betty Malo, shared that the 60-year-old singer has completed his latest round of radiation. And, true to who he is, he marked the moment at the piano.
“Yesterday marked (Raul Malo’s) last day of radiation — and he did it like the true champion he is!” Betty recently shared on Instagram, alongside a video of her husband seated at the piano.
“Once home, Raul went straight to the piano with his mom, just as they always do. They played, laughed, and even shed a few tears. It was a moment of love, strength, and music — everything that defines him.”
She then thanked his followers for their continued encouragement, adding, “Your support means more than words can express. Raul’s fight isn’t over, but we’re walking this journey together — surrounded by music, family, and the incredible love from all of you.”
Fans were overjoyed by the news, writing heartfelt messages like, “Beautiful in so many ways! Love seeing love in action!” and “He is truly a gift in our lives! Continued prayers and strength to your beautiful family!”
While Malo has bravely battled colon cancer for more than a year, he revealed in late September that his condition had progressed. In an update, the singer shared he developed leptomeningeal disease (LMD), a complication that occurs when cancer spreads to the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
“As it goes with cancer, it’s a very unpredictable and indiscriminatory disease,” Malo wrote at the time. “Treatment for this is radiation, which I will start tomorrow. We will probably jump into some chemo and are even looking at alternative therapies. But it’s time to take to heart your words of resting & recovering, so that’s what I’m going to do.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, leptomeningeal disease affects a small percentage of cancer patients. While it can’t be cured, doctors focus on slowing the spread of the cancer and managing symptoms to help improve comfort and quality of life.
Despite his initial diagnosis, Malo remained active with his band, even continuing to perform through much of 2024. However, due to the progression of his illness, the group recently announced the cancellation of all remaining tour dates.
There is, however, one hopeful exception. Fans in Nashville may still get a chance to see Malo live in December at the historic Ryman Auditorium, often referred to as “The Mother Church of Country Music.”
“Hang on to your tickets for the Ryman in December, as we are planning something special there, and hope to announce that very soon,” Malo teased.
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