A rock star is speaking out amid a battle with leukemia. Taking to social media this week, Ryan Hamilton shared a message on social media from the hospital.
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Sadly, the rock singer experienced a few complications.
"Rollin' with the (cancer) punches,"
he wrote. "There are a few things to update everyone on, & a couple of minor complications, but for now I just want to say hi & tell everyone THANK YOU for the incredible outpouring of support. Please keep all the comments, messages, & good healing vibes coming."Just days prior, the rock singer revealed his diagnosis to fans. He had been in the ICU for some time prior to this.
"Sorry to keep you waiting,"
Hamilton wrote. "I know a lot of people are concerned. My official diagnosis is: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). I have finally been moved out of ICU (thank the Lord) and can now start the plan of action for treatment moving forward.Rock Singer Shares Cancer Diagnosis
"Looks like you're all going to have to put up with me for at least a little bit longer," he also added. "Please keep all of the prayers, messages, good vibes etc ... coming. I see them all and it helps so much. Love - Ryan."
Hamilton has been hospitalized since September 15. At the time, he was shocked to discover that he has cancer.
"Friends, I have cancer," he wrote at the time. "THANK YOU for all the kind words & support. I love you all. That feels important to say ... I love you. I will update everyone when I know more. But as of now, I will be kept in the hospital ICU for the next several days."
"Update & prayer request: Still in ICU," he also wrote. "Waiting on the final test/biopsy results, which will (obviously) determine what the rest of my life will look like. Should know today or tomorrow. Please pray for a result that means I can live a long life for Della. Can ask you all to pray for that. Cancer at 45. Can't believe it."
