Country Singer Joshua Ray Walker Says His Colon Cancer Has Spread to His Lungs: 'The Odds Have Shifted'

Mar. 15, 2025

Joshua Ray Walker.Photo:Joshua Ray Walker/Instagram

Joshua Ray Walker/Instagram

Joshua Ray Walker revealed that his cancer has unexpectedly spread and he has launched a GoFundMe page as his treatment continues.On September 10, the country singer — who was diagnosed withcolon cancerlast year — posted a health update onInstagram, sharing that the disease has spread to his lungs and his prognosis isn’t great.“I’ve got some good and bad news to deliver,” he began. “The good news is that I’ve finished chemo treatment! It was extremely tough, and I want to thank y’all so much for supporting me through this experience. My body handled it reasonably well, and I’ve begun to rebuild my strength and immune system!”“The bad news is that upon the completion of tests to check on the status of my cancer post treatment, multiple nodes of varying sizes were found in both my lungs,” he said.Walker explained that before starting chemotherapy, he was told he had a 90% chance of having clear tests following treatment. Because of that, he said he wasn’t prepared to learn there was a completely new growth in a new organ.“This unfortunately means my cancer will likely be restaged to stage 4,” he continued. “I will get a lung biopsy, and start radiation soon. I wish I had more information to share but I’m still waiting to meet with a radiology oncologist following my biopsy surgery.”Joshua Ray Walker.Erika Goldring/FilmMagicNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The artist — known for songs like “Voices” and “Lot Lizard” — vowed to keep his followers updated throughout his journey and assured fans that he will “continue to fight my hardest.”“The odds have definitely shifted, but I’m not going to publish them here. It seems defeatist, and unnecessary,” he added. “I’ll let you know what they were after I beat them. I’ve always lived life to the fullest and I will continue to do so.”Walker then shared that he launched aGoFundMepage in order to help financially support his upcoming battle. “I thank everyone so much in advance for their continued love and support. Love y’all so much,” he said.The Texas musician firstrevealedthat he was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2023, sharing that the disease was making his quality of life “pretty brutal” but the cancer was caught early. He underwent surgery on January 3 before starting chemotherapy.“I’m going to fight with everything I have, and my odds are great,” Walker said at the time. “All I ask is for your patience and healing thoughts during this time.”The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Joshua Ray Walker revealed that his cancer has unexpectedly spread and he has launched a GoFundMe page as his treatment continues.

On September 10, the country singer — who was diagnosed withcolon cancerlast year — posted a health update onInstagram, sharing that the disease has spread to his lungs and his prognosis isn’t great.

“I’ve got some good and bad news to deliver,” he began. “The good news is that I’ve finished chemo treatment! It was extremely tough, and I want to thank y’all so much for supporting me through this experience. My body handled it reasonably well, and I’ve begun to rebuild my strength and immune system!”

“The bad news is that upon the completion of tests to check on the status of my cancer post treatment, multiple nodes of varying sizes were found in both my lungs,” he said.

Walker explained that before starting chemotherapy, he was told he had a 90% chance of having clear tests following treatment. Because of that, he said he wasn’t prepared to learn there was a completely new growth in a new organ.

“This unfortunately means my cancer will likely be restaged to stage 4,” he continued. “I will get a lung biopsy, and start radiation soon. I wish I had more information to share but I’m still waiting to meet with a radiology oncologist following my biopsy surgery.”

Joshua Ray Walker.Erika Goldring/FilmMagic

Erika Goldring/FilmMagic

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The artist — known for songs like “Voices” and “Lot Lizard” — vowed to keep his followers updated throughout his journey and assured fans that he will “continue to fight my hardest.”

“The odds have definitely shifted, but I’m not going to publish them here. It seems defeatist, and unnecessary,” he added. “I’ll let you know what they were after I beat them. I’ve always lived life to the fullest and I will continue to do so.”

Walker then shared that he launched aGoFundMepage in order to help financially support his upcoming battle. “I thank everyone so much in advance for their continued love and support. Love y’all so much,” he said.

The Texas musician firstrevealedthat he was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2023, sharing that the disease was making his quality of life “pretty brutal” but the cancer was caught early. He underwent surgery on January 3 before starting chemotherapy.

“I’m going to fight with everything I have, and my odds are great,” Walker said at the time. “All I ask is for your patience and healing thoughts during this time.”

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