Charles Kelley, co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer, according to multiple outlets.
According to Fox News, doctors discovered multiple myeloma after unexplained rib fractures prompted testing, following what NBC News described as a 'random' health concern that sparked the diagnosis.
Kelley shared the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday alongside his wife, Cassie McConnell, according to the New York Post. In his statement, Kelley said, 'We're gonna get through it,' according to Rolling Stone, and told Billboard he feels 'really hopeful.'
How each side covered it
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- Reported that Kelley, a founding member of Lady A, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
- Noted the diagnosis followed a health concern described by NBC News as 'random.'
- Cited Kelley's statement that 'We're gonna get through it,' according to Rolling Stone.
“We're gonna get through it” — Rolling Stone
Center
- Billboard reported Kelley's diagnosis and quoted him saying he feels 'really hopeful.'
“I Feel Really Hopeful” — Billboard
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- Fox News reported the diagnosis came after unexplained rib fractures led to discovery of multiple myeloma.
- New York Post reported the announcement was made via Instagram on Tuesday with his wife, Cassie McConnell.
“unexplained rib fractures led doctors to discover multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
Who is Charles Kelley?
Charles Kelley is the co-lead vocalist and a founding member of the country music trio Lady A.
What health condition did Charles Kelley reveal?
Kelley revealed he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer.
How was the diagnosis discovered?
According to Fox News, doctors found the cancer after unexplained rib fractures prompted further testing, following what NBC News called a 'random' health concern.
How did Charles Kelley announce the diagnosis?
According to the New York Post, Kelley shared the news via Instagram on Tuesday alongside his wife, Cassie McConnell.
What did Kelley say about his outlook?
Kelley said 'We're gonna get through it,' according to Rolling Stone, and told Billboard he feels 'really hopeful.'
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningLady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningLady A’s Charles Kelley Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis After ‘Random’ Health Concern Sparked Testing
- Rolling StoneLeft-leaningLady A’s Charles Kelley Shares Cancer Diagnosis
- BillboardCenterLady A’s Charles Kelley Reveals ‘Rare’ Blood Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Feel Really Hopeful’
- Fox NewsRight-leaningLady A's Charles Kelley diagnosed with rare blood cancer after painful health scare
- New York PostRight-leaningLady A’s Charles Kelley reveals rare blood cancer diagnosis after alarming health scare
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningLady A’s Charles Kelley reveals multiple myeloma diagnosis, says he will keep working