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Fans of The Mavericks<\/a><\/strong> frontman Raul Malo<\/a><\/strong> are rallying once again after the beloved \u201990s country singer shared a heartfelt update from Houston<\/a>, where he\u2019s undergoing treatment following a setback in his ongoing cancer battle<\/a>.<\/p>\n On November 5, Malo posted a candid message and several photos and videos to Facebook, showing him smiling in his hospital room, playing guitar, and chatting with nurses. He explained that he had undergone a new procedure the previous day, writing, “Had a great day today in Houston. Yesterday I had a procedure done that installs a filter to keep blood clots from coming up the legs and into the lungs and making things worse. I don\u2019t remember the name of it. As I basically say yes to whatever the heck they want to do to me.\u201d<\/p>\n After being discharged around noon, Malo shared that he made a few joyful stops \u2014 visiting his favorite Houston guitar store, enjoying lunch with his wife at Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s, and picking up new sneakers.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the flood of 2010, I lost this @officialgretsch and I never replaced her. My beautiful wife surprised me and bought it for me,\u201d he added, referring to the guitar he was seen playing in his hospital room. \u201cBig daddy had a great day today! Lol \u2026 Anyways, life is good here in H-Town.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Country Music Legend Dwight Yoakam Mourns Terrible Loss: \u2018An Honor to Know You\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The post quickly filled with comments of encouragement and love. One fan wrote, \u201cNew shoes, music, people that love and care for you! Perfect!\u201d Another added, \u201cFight the fight, Raul Malo!\u201d<\/p>\n Other well-wishers shared messages of hope:<\/p>\n \u201cPositive vibes are a great thing!!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \u201cStay strong. Praying for you all. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83e\ude77\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \u201cGood to see that smiling face, brother. Prayers continue \ud83d\ude4f \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \u201cIf you gotta have issues, you might as well have fun! Get better & give it hell!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n RELATED: Prayers Pouring In as \u201990s Country Band Makes Difficult Decision After Cancer Surgery Setback<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In October, country legend Dwight Yoakam<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 who toured with The Mavericks through much of 2025 \u2014 posted a moving tribute<\/a> when Malo revealed his cancer had advanced.<\/p>\n \u201cRaul, I will deeply miss the exuberant and enormous musical joy that you and the rest of The Mavericks brought to the stage every night,\u201d Yoakam wrote. \u201cWe are holding you in our thoughts, and sending our prayers for healing.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Country Stars Dwight Yoakam, Rosanne Cash Issue Warning to Fans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Malo first disclosed his stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis in the spring, later explaining that the disease had spread to the membranes surrounding his brain and spinal cord, known as leptomeningeal metastases (LMD). Despite the difficult news, the 60-year-old singer has maintained his signature optimism, assuring fans that he\u2019s \u201cin no way alone, or scared.\u201d<\/p>\n As The Mavericks pause touring plans so Malo can focus on recovery, fans and fellow artists continue to fill social media with messages of strength, love, and gratitude for the voice behind some of country\u2019s most timeless songs.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. 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