global affairs | January 14, 2026

Toby Keith health update: What type of cancer does Toby Keith have?

Toby Keith Covel, better known by his stage name Toby Keith, is an American country music performer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He was born on July 8, 1961. Before departing Mercury Records in 1998, he put out his first four studio albums for the company: Toby Keith (1993), Boomtown (1994), Blue Moon (1996), Dream Walkin’ (1997), and a Greatest Hits package.

Toby Keith health update: What type of cancer does Toby Keith have?

Toby Keith has stomach cancer. He announced his diagnosis in June 2022 and said that he had been undergoing treatment for the past six months.

He has not disclosed the specific type of stomach cancer that he has, but stomach cancer is a general term for cancer that starts in the lining of the stomach.

Stomach cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world and the 5th leading cause of cancer death. It is more common in men than in women, and it is most common in people over the age of 50.

Toby Keith has said that he is optimistic about his recovery, and he has continued to work on new music during his treatment. He has also been open about his diagnosis, in the hopes of raising awareness about stomach cancer.

In an interview with CMT Hot 20 Countdown, Keith said that he is “doing well” and that he is “feeling good.” He also said that he is “looking forward to getting back to work.”