Guitarist Chris Foreman from the legendary band Madness has disclosed that he’s been diagnosed with myeloma, a blood cancer that cannot be cured.

The 69-year-old musician shared the news through an emotional message on the group’s Facebook page this afternoon, explaining that whilst the disease is incurable, it can be managed with treatment.

“What I’ve got is a form of cancer called myeloma. It’s treatable but not curable. When I get it into remission (I will!) I should be able to get back to normal life,” Foreman wrote in his statement.

The veteran performer, who has been part of the Camden-formed band for 45 years, expressed determination to continue his musical career despite the diagnosis.

Mr Foreman, who has performed with the band for 45 years, discovered he had the disease following severe back and shoulder pain that became intolerable during a performance in France this June.

Medical tests subsequently revealed a tumour on his spine, leading to his diagnosis at Royal Sussex Hospital in early July.

Despite the challenging prognosis, the guitarist expressed determination to achieve remission and resume his musical career.

The musician underwent radiotherapy treatment that successfully eliminated the spinal tumour and alleviated his pain, whilst also receiving what he jokingly referred to as “a Spinal Tap too – rock n roll!”

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