Nov–Dec 2025 – He suffers a six‑week bout of bronchitis, followed by a relapse, prompting his doctor to order an MRI; the scan reveals a cancerous spot on his left lung, which he later calls “pure luck with a great doctor” for catching early [1][5].

Dec 22, 2025 – He announces on social media that doctors have diagnosed early‑stage lung cancer, that the tumor has not spread, and that he will undergo surgery in late December; he also postpones his January farewell‑tour concerts and reschedules them for February through April, emphasizing that no chemotherapy or radiation will be needed [2][3][7].

Late Dec 2025 – He undergoes a surgical operation to remove the stage‑one cancerous lesion from his left lung; doctors expect about a month of convalescence before he can return to performing [3][5].

Jan 2026 – He begins a month‑long recovery, during which he cancels all January arena dates and shifts the farewell‑tour itinerary to nine stops from late February to April, while urging fans to seek testing for any symptoms [1][7].

Feb 5, 2026 – He posts on Instagram that the surgery was successful, that he is “getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic,” and that “a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered,” indicating active rehab and studio work [4][6].

Feb 12‑21, 2026 – He postpones his long‑running Westgate Las Vegas residency, originally set for Valentine’s weekend, following medical advice to allow additional recovery time [4][6].

Feb 27‑Apr 29, 2026 – He launches the rescheduled farewell tour, covering nine U.S. cities (Tampa, Columbus, Charleston, Orlando, Sunrise, Estero, Greensboro, Jacksonville, Duluth) and ending with a final Las Vegas run, aligning with his projected recovery timeline [4][6].

Post‑Apr 2026 (future) – He plans to return to his Las Vegas residency after the tour concludes, signaling a full comeback once his health permits, as indicated by his ongoing studio sessions and optimism about future performances [4][6].