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Michael Bolton Talks Brain-Cancer Battle in Rare Interview: ‘I Want to Keep Going’

Michael Bolton said he wanted to 'keep going' in his first interview since being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.

Michael Bolton spoke about putting up a fight against brain cancer in his first major interview since undergoing emergency surgery to remove a tumor more than a year ago. Doctors were able to remove Bolton’s tumor entirely, and subsequent MRIs have confirmed it has not yet returned, though he has to remain vigilant as glioblastoma has a high recurrence rate. Bolton’s treatments have also affected his short-term memory, speech, and mobility, but the singer is as determined as ever to live as fully as possible: He golfs, meditates, spends time with his family, exercises, and, of course, sings — taking vocal lessons and doing voice therapy.

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