Netinho de Paula reveals cancer diagnosis and career break

Netinho de Paula, 56 years old, revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer and announced a break from his concert schedule to undergo surgery. In a video published on his Instagram profile, the singer stated that he is calm and said that he will be away from the stage for around 30 days.

"Of course, it is not normal for you to receive information that you have cancer. This is not something that is normal. But this cancer is a weak cancer", he stated.

Netinho said he decided to talk about the diagnosis after information about his illness was published in the press. According to the singer, he preferred not to comment on the matter previously.

"That's why I didn't want to talk about it so as not to ruin anyone's dream or joy. But today it was leaked in the press, so I'm forced to comment," he said.

Netinho is also running for a federal deputy seat for São Paulo in this year's elections. This is not the first time that the singer has entered the electoral race: he was already elected councilor of São Paulo in 2008 and 2012. He also ran for the Senate in 2010 and for the Chamber of Deputies in 2014, but was not elected.

Singer says he will have surgery

In the publication, Netinho stated that he will suspend his show schedule next month to carry out the procedure.

"I'm very calm, I'm going to suspend my concert schedule next month, I'm going to have to stay away from you, I'm going to miss it. It will only be for 30 days, but I'm going to have the surgery", he stated.

In his speech, the singer did not provide details about the specific type of cancer, the stage of the disease or the procedure that will be performed. He also did not provide other information about the treatment.

Netinho said he hopes to return to the stage by the end of the year. During the report, he mentioned a possible return to Manaus.

"And I think that by the end of the year I'll be here again in Manaus making pagoda here for you. I'm here, everything will be fine", he stated.

At the end of the video, the singer reinforced a message of tranquility for his fans.

"That's what Brazil deserves, joy, no sadness. Everything will be fine."

Artists and friends of Netinho de Paula left messages of support for the singer. Among them are Belo, Tiaguinho and other names linked to the pagoda, who wished the artist strength at this time.