cancels all its international concerts

The medical diagnosis of the singer from Jaen came this Thursday like a bucket of cold water. After more than a week admitted (first to the San Carlos Clinic and then to the 12 de Octubre Hospital) for a cerebrovascular episode suffered while recording a Christmas special The Revoltdoctors have reported that Raphael suffers from “primary brain lymphoma with two brain nodules in the left hemisphere.” They point out that you have already started a specific treatment (usually treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, depending on the patient) and that you will be able to continue on an outpatient basis once you are discharged. The singer’s new situation has forced him to make a very complicated and sad decision for him: cancel the concerts scheduled for the first months of 2025.

He already gave up the shows that were to take place at the Wizink Center last weekend, but the artist, passionate about the stage and his audience, was confident of being able to maintain his schedule for the New Year. It has not been possible. The cancellation of the two concerts in Madrid is now joined by those in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Doctors have recommended that the singer enjoy a prolonged period of rest and rest for the duration of the treatment: “With the hope of a speedy recovery, Raphael hopes to be able to resume his schedule and soon reunite with his audience,” they say in the statement. .

As his family has communicated in recent days, the incombustible Raphael is “calm and well” although very sad about the uncertain fate of his next tour: “Not being on stage because he has taken it very badly Poor but good, he also understands that it has to be that way,” said his son Manuel Martos. “He wants to sing but sometimes he can’t. The important thing is the important thing,” he concluded.

A brain lymphoma

According to the medical report from the 12 de Octubre Hospital provided to the Efe agency by its representative office, the 81-year-old artist suffers from cancer: “The patient Mr. Rafael Martos Sánchez presents a primary brain lymphoma with two brain nodules in the left hemisphere that justify the neurological symptoms he presented a few days ago.“.

Primary brain lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the central nervous system, that is, in the brain, the spinal cord or the meninges (the layers that cover the brain). This lymphoma belongs to the family of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and, unlike others, does not spread to other parts of the body before being diagnosed. This type of tumor most commonly affects people over 60 years of age or individuals with compromised immune systems, although it can also occur in healthy people.

Despite the impact of this diagnosis, Raphael has demonstrated unwavering strength throughout his life. In 2003, he underwent a liver transplant after years of fighting cirrhosis caused by the hepatitis B virus. This experience made him an active advocate for organ donation and an example of resilience for his followers. According to the hospital statement, the current treatment is managing to stabilize the singer, which would allow his medical discharge in the coming days. However, rigorous monitoring and the continuation of specific therapies will be essential in the coming months to evaluate the response to treatment and avoid possible relapses.