Country and blues singer Nat Myers has been diagnosed with a rare cancer, and he needs help and support from his community.
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Nat Myers, who previously cut the Yellow Peril album in the summer of 2023, has shared some very distressing news with his Instagram audience. The "Duck N' Dodge" singer has been diagnosed with sarcoma cancer.
Malignant and life-threatening, his diagnosis is incredibly concerning. Myers has remained defiant in the face of it, however.
Nat Myers has been hospitalized for a few weeks now. He shared his story and current feelings in the caption of a video he uploaded to Instagram. In the video, he played guitar and sang a song.
"As many of yall know I have been laid low by a rare cancer called a sarcoma. What I thought was a prolonged lung infection turned out to be much more sinister, with growths round my hearts and pulmonary artery," he began in his lengthy statement.
He has been in hospital since his visit to ER on February 9.
"Doctors of varying humanity have given me days, or weeks to live, but I live by my odds and not there's," he wrote.
You can read his statement below. Oh, and if you have any spare funds, why not toss them his way?
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Nat Myers knows he's in for a long and hard journey. His fans have made sure to express their support for the singer come what may.
Currently, his GoFundMe has raised over $79,500 as of writing.
"So much love going out to you brother!" exclaimed a supportive fan.
"We are pulling for you with all our love hope and strength!!!" supported another.
"Play the hell out of that guitar until every last dang string has fallen off," commented one. I'm sure that's exactly what he planned to do.
"Sending ya big strength bro!! Cancer is no match for the power of my perilous friend," another wrote.
"Your strength is inspiring, long may it continue, your friend from across the water," sweetly worded one more.
His fans are behind him come what may. Everyone at WOC hopes Nat Myers maintains his courage and strength. Our thoughts are with him during this time.
