Kansas Frontman Ronnie Platt Diagnosed With Cancer - 2025 In Review

Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt had a top 25 story of February 2025 after he took to social media to reveal that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier in the month which forced the group to cancel two shows later that month in Louisiana.

Ronnie, who replaced Steve Walsh in 2014, shared the following, "For all of you asking, Tuesday [February 11] I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread. It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle.

"I sincerely appreciate everyone's positive thoughts and prayers. I have some absolutely amazing people going to bat for me!! As it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! So everyone please CARRY ON!"

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