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Legendary Czech singer Karel Gott will perform his first solo concert this Monday since undergoing successful treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The singer was diagnosed last November and underwent chemotherapy in February which was said to have eradicated the disease. In his solo return, Mr Gott opted for a smaller club, the famous Malostranksá Beseda; tickets sold out in a matter of minutes. In September, Mr Gott sang briefly at Hana Zagorová’s birthday concert.

Veteran pop star Karel Gott underwent stomach surgery on Monday to conclude his treatment for cancer, his spokesperson told the Czech News Agency. The singer, who is 76, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma near the end of last year. Bild quoted the multi-million selling artist as saying his recovery was going more slowly than he had expected; he told the German newspaper that he had trouble breathing and that a return to performing was not in the cards for some time to come.

Veteran pop star Karel Gott is due to undergo stomach surgery in the next fortnight that will conclude his treatment for cancer, his spokesperson told the Czech News Agency. The singer, who is 67, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma towards the end of last year. Bild quoted the multi-million selling artist as saying his convalescence was going more slowly than he had expected; he told the German newspaper that he had trouble breathing and would need to think long and hard about returning to performing.

Czech pop singer Karel Gott's malignant tumorous disease has fully disappeared, his spokeswoman Aneta Stolzova announced on Friday, referring to the results of the most recent medical check-up. Doctors treated the singer, since last November, when he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He underwent his last chemotherapy at the end of February. At 76, Karel Gott still remains one of the most well-known figures in Czech show business.

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The singer Karel Gott returned to hospital on Sunday to continue treatment for cancer, a spokesperson said. On Saturday the 76-year-old appeared at the Czech Nightingale music awards, where he took the top prize for the 40th time. The tabloid Blesk reported that the veteran star was set to undergo a second course of chemotherapy for cancer of the lymph nodes. Mr. Gott has sold more than 50 million records, with his biggest success coming in German-speaking countries.

The Český slavík (Czech Nightingale) poll for musician of the year has been won for the 40th time by legendary pop star Karel Gott. The singer received the Absolute slavík award for 2015 as well as best male vocalist. Mr Gott was initially not expected to attend after recently being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and undergoing cancer treatment. His appearance was brief but was greeted with a standing ovation. The performer told the audience that support from his fans was the best infusion. On the night, best female singer was won by Lucie Bílá, who took the award for the 19th time and the best band were hard rock group Kabát, who clinched their 10th award. Some 140,000 members of the public voted this year.

Czech performer Karel Gott was released from hospital earlier this week it was reported on Wednesday – some three weeks after doctors found the 76-year-old singer was suffering from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. The cancer was uncovered after Mr Gott was taken to the emergency ward after suffering stomach problems. During his three-week stay, Mr Gott underwent chemotherapy and faces a second phase in the coming days, his spokeswoman revealed. She thanked supporters but asked that the media continue to respect the singer and his family’s privacy during treatment.

Ivana Gottová, the wife of singer Karel Gott, confirmed on facebook on Monday that her husband has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The announcement came after Mr Gott fell ill last week and was taken to hospital where he underwent emergency abdominal surgery. Initially, it was reported he had suffered a heart attack. According to Gottová, her husband had already been transferred to a new facility and has begun treatment. At 76, Gott remains one of the most well-known figures in Czech show business; as a result of developments, planned concerts and an appearance by the singer at the upcoming Slavík awards have been cancelled.

Czech pop singer Karel Gott is recovering from abdominal surgery at the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, not heart surgery as previously reported, the singer’s spokesperson told journalists on Friday. Reports on the singer’s health have been filling the Czech media since he collapsed in his Prague villa on Sunday. Gott, 76, is known to be suffering from heart arrhythmia which may have led to the misleading information regarding his current health problems.