Five minutes a day. That is the time that the composer and Spanish singer Pau Dones says spend during each day thinking about issues related to cancer. The lead singer of the group Jarabe de Palo offered through a sense statement addressed to his fans some details about how he has directed his life since he was diagnosed with colon cancer and, in him, insisted that decided face with the best attitude.
"Now I have cancer. So what? I have also had the flu, mumps, chickenpox .... Cancer is a disease more. Grave, sometimes even dangerous, but a disease to after all. I'm going to cure . not because I say so, but because I have said doctors. As have told me that due to oncogene that affects me (BRAF), at some point the crab will come back. well, when I get back, I'll be here, as I am now, "says the text.
After announcing his situation in September, Donés has not only decided to continue with her life but, so far, has not said a final goodbye to the stage. Although at first moment he had to cancel around 30 concerts, it does offer managed before Christmas in Barcelona two shows aimed at raising funds against this disease. Spanish media reseñaron that, as a show of good humor, the singer came first stage dressed in a hospital gown, after a sportswear placed and played his best known songs, among which highlighted Depends and Grita. He also thanked from the microphone to all the medical staff who have supported him so far.
In the letter to his fans, Donés also wrote: "Sorry We were talking about cancer, but cancer is that I dedicate up to 5 minutes a day, and that time has passed (...) I still pa'lante, my way? . Enjoying this. Tucked into my music. I wanted to want. Enjoying the good times, small things, love, friendship, madness continues so generously offering me my head. "
