Chris LeDoux Prepares for Another Challenge

[Paula]

From a Capitol Records press release just received -
AMERICAN MUSIC LEGEND CHRIS LEDOUX PREPARES FOR ANOTHER CHALLENGE

LeDoux Undergoing Treatment for Cancer

NASHVILLE - November 4, 2004-American music legend, and rodeo champion Chris LeDoux is preparing to take on another health battle. LeDoux is undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. He has only cancelled three shows while he undergoes the required treatment but is fully expected to be back performing his legendary live shows as soon as possible.

"I know it's going to be tough" said Chris, "but I'm confident that I can put this behind me, and get back to my regular ranch and concert schedule."

In 2000 LeDoux was diagnosed with a liver disease that eventually required him to undergo a liver transplant. He beat the odds and was soon back to doing what he loves - performing and being on the road. "The road energizes you," he once told Billboard magazine. "There's something about Hercules getting his strength from the earth and I get mine from just moving. If you're stuck in the same spot every day, life can get pretty humdrum and you lose your appreciation for life. I like being on the road and seeing new faces." Positive thoughts going out to Chris that he can get through this latest challenge.

Paula

[Skydancer]

Hope he stays fighting strong! My heart goes out to him.

[fuzzwuzz]

Chris. You just gave new meaning to life on the road. I can only join you in my thoughts and prayers wherever you may roam, or stampede. As the old saying goes, God bless Chris LeDoux!. Hang in there pal. :)

[Jude]

I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers

[country girl12]

wow thats tough! but i know that he can pull through just beacuse stars are famous doesn't mean their weak! hang in there man your in my thoughts and prayers. good luck Mr.LeDoux! :D :D

[Paula]

Some more information on Chris from www.cmt.com
LeDoux Diagnosed With Cancer of Bile Duct
Mon. November 08.2004 5:20 PM EST

Singer-songwriter and former rodeo champion Chris LeDoux has been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a slow-growing malignancy of the bile duct. LeDoux announced Thursday (Nov. 4) that he has cancelled three shows while undergoing radiation for cancer. In 2000, LeDoux was diagnosed with a liver disease that eventually required him to undergo a liver transplant. A spokesperson said Monday (Nov. 8), "Chris will begin treatment in about a week and a-half. The prognosis looks good."Paula

[MtnGirlCrazy4Garth]

Thanks, Paula, for posting the news on Chris!

And, YES, Dale... GOD BLESS Chris LeDoux!!! :D

I hope and pray that his treatments go well and that he comes back to us, STRONG and HEALTHY... such a GOOD GUY, hate to see him going through so much! :(

Take care, Chris, we'll be thinkin' of you, that's for sure! :D

DeeDee :)

P.S. I loved what he had to say, about being out on the road... I'm not an entertainer, obviously, but I LOVE being out on the road, as well... he's right, it IS energizing, that is when I get the most 'motivation' for going home and doing more, making life better! :)

[Skydancer]

Thanks for the news, Paula.

Good to hear the prognosis looks good.

[InzZzpired]

As in the words of Garth Brooks...."God bless Chris LeDoux". May he live to survive cancer! ...LiveStrong... (lance armstrong)

zZz

[Paula]

An update on Chris from countrynation.com -
Good to go
-- Chris LeDoux, recently diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, cancer of the bile duct, is wrapping up his treatments in his home state of Wyoming.
The rodeo and music legend says it's great to be feeling good. His doctors are very happy with his progress and confident that he will be cancer-free.
LeDoux is looking forward to the new year and getting back to his music and ranching. Hope to see him on the road again real soon!

Paula