Duran Duran star Andy Taylor has shared a health update following his devastating cancer diagnosis.
The 62-year-old was diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer back in 2018.
Duran Duran star Andy Taylor shares health update
Back in 2018, Andy was diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer. However, he has now revealed that his prostate cancer is now “asymptomatic”. He says that this is an improvement on his previous classification as requiring “palliative, end-of-life care”.
The 62-year-old Duran Duran guitarist is now preparing to release his first solo album in decades.
His health condition has previously prevented him from joining his Duran Duran bandmates when the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
Duran Duran star Andy Taylor talks cancer
Andy revealed that a conversation with his doctor revealed a treatment option that specifically targets cancer cells.
During an interview with The Times, Andy revealed that he underwent a round of this medical intervention. This involved the intravenous administration of radioactive chemicals.
The procedure was carried out by a scientist called Christopher Evans, who Andy jokingly referred to as the “Elon Musk of cancer”.
According to publication, Andy remains radioactive “for several of days” after the treatment. This means that he can’t sleep in the same room as someone else.
“I was classified as palliative, end-of-life care … and now I’m not; I’m asymptomatic,” Andy said.
Andy praises his bandmates and addresses his future
Last year, his bandmates revealed Andy’s cancer diagnosis to the audience as they were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
“It takes someone with a very special quality from their heart to do that and not drop a word,” he said of his bandmates.
He then addressed his future, discussing some rumours claiming that he’ll be making a return to the band.
“No, I’m not going to rejoin the band … I would not say no to (part time for) the opportunity, particularly for the fans, but as I keep reminding people, you have to be asked,” he said.
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