From the spot the doctors identified, Cauthen said the doctors found a mass in his right thyroid. “They told me that it is papillary carcinoma and that it’s cancer,” Cauthen said before admitting that taking time off of the road to get healthy and take care of himself is likely what saved his life.

Country singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis in a video he posted on Instagram on Thursday (March 13). Cauthen, 39, acknowledged his recent absence on social media as he opened up about his health.

A country and country rock star who stunned his fans this week when he announced he has cancer vowed to return to the stage.

Texas-based singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen shared a sobering update with fans on social media on Thursday (March 13): He’s been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. “I will tour again. I will sing on stage again.

Country music star Carly Pearce opened up more about the frightening heart condition she revealed last year during an appearance on “Today” in January. The 34-year-old singer revealed last year that she was dealing with pericarditis, which is the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart, according to the Mayo Clinic.