As you may have read on this site, John was taken to the hospital for surgery. John was diagnosed with colon-cancer. During surgery two weeks ago, the doctors took away his colon, and a tumour.

In order to be 100% sure that all the cancer cells are removed, John starts with chemotherapy later this month. In the meantime, he�s home to rest and recuperate.

Given the circumstances, John has cancelled all performances for the next 14 months � maybe longer, if necessary. But John told us that, if he feels better after that period of time, he will be �available� to the fans once again.

To quote John: �I will not give up on the fans, for as long as I may live.� What his plans include after his Sabbatical, is unsure. What matters now, is that he takes the rest he needs and deserves, and prepares himself for the chemotherapy that begins right after Christmas.

John will be kept informed on what�s happening in the Elvis world, but he�ll be �watching� instead of �participating�.

Source:   elvismatters

Posted:  16th. December 2007