A partial lobectomy will be performed to remove a segment of Curtis's left lung where a metastasized mass was found, stated his record label, Alligator Records. It is suspected to be the same type of cancerous mass that was removed from his lung in 2008.
Salgado will be hospitalized for a period of four to six days and will require a recovery time of up to four weeks. Salgado and his doctors anticipate a complete recovery.
Winner of the 2012 Blues Music Award for Soul/Blues Artist of the Year, Salgado has recorded eight critically acclaimed solo albums. He tours internationally with his own band and has also toured as vocalist with the Robert Cray Band, Roomful of Blues and Santana. Salgado is also credited with being the inspiration for John Belushi's character of Joliet Jake in "The Blues Brothers."
"I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support of my family, friends and fans and the courageous people that have faced this fight before me," the 58-year-old Salgado wrote from his home this week. "I also want to thank the promoters and venues for their understanding regarding my medical situation. We will do our best to reschedule all of our performances affected by my surgery."
Salgado, who was diagnosed with liver cancer on March 23, 2006, underwent successful liver transplant surgery on September 30, 2006 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Donations to help with Curtis's expenses can be made online at http://curtissalgado.chipin.com/curtis-salgado-medical-fund. More information is at www.facebook.com/CurtisSalgado.
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