CANCER MIRACLE
Noddy Holder returns to stage after cancer doctors gave him 6 months to live 5 years ago
SLADE star Noddy Holder is back in full voice — five years after being given six months to live when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
The rock singer, 77, endured a gruelling course of experimental chemotherapy and is doing so well he has returned to the stage.
4
4
4
In an emotional magazine article, his author wife, Suzan, revealed his diagnosis and credited his survival to his positive outlook.
She said of his pioneering treatment: “There were no guarantees, no one knew if it would have any effect, let alone work miracles, but he responded well.
“As anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis will know, the experts never like to use the word ‘cure’, but here we are five years later and he’s feeling good and looking great.”
Slade, formed in Wolverhampton in 1966, went on to become one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s, scoring six No1s, including seasonal fave Merry Xmas Everybody.
read more on Noddy Holder
But writing in Cheshire magazine Great British Life, Suzan said: “Five years ago we were given the devastating news that he had oesophageal cancer and only had six months to live.
“I’m sorry if that comes as a bit of a shock; it came as a total bombshell to us too.”
Suzan, who married Noddy in 2004, kept his cancer battle secret from all but immediate family and close friends.
She added: “We truly found out who our real friends are.”
Most read in Music
Noddy enlisted in a chemotherapy trial at The Christie Hospital in Manchester.
It went so well he joined pianist Tom Seals and his jazz band on a short summer tour.
Suzan described his return as “thrilling, entertaining and profoundly moving”.
She added: “The only advice I can offer to anyone facing a similar battle right now is to listen to your specialists and try to stay as positive as you can.”
4
Topics