Megadeth's leader Dave Mustaine revealed in social networks that he was diagnosed with Throat Cancer. The singer and guitarist posted a statement and said that treatment has already begun and has a 90% success rate. He also said that Kiko Loureiro, David Ellefson and Dirk Verbeuren will continue on studio working on the band's new album. He said: "I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on - but I’ve faced obstacles before. I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate. Treatment has already begun." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year. The 2019 Megacruise will happen, and the band will be a part of it in some form. All up to date information will be at megadeth.com as we get it. Megadeth will be back on the road ASAP." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Meanwhile, Kiko, David, Dirk and I are in the studio, working on the follow up to Dystopia – which I can’t wait for everyone to hear." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I’m so thankful for my whole team – family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I’ll keep everyone posted." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "See you soon, Dave Mustaine" https://www.instagram.com/p/By0NEqXBaYx/ See more News