Rhod Gilbert announced he has to postpone his live shows as he needs additional surgery following his cancer treatment.
The 54-year-old shared the news of his cancer diagnosis in July and told fans he would be 'disappearing for a while' for treatment at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, Wales.
On Tuesday 20 December, the stand-up said he has been suffering from gallstones and constant infections and needed surgery early next year.
He was due to perform in January but had to postpone seven of the shows - which include gigs in Swansea and Bath.
They will now happen in the summer of next year.
He wrote on Facebook: “Thanks again for all your kind words and support. As you probably know I’m recovering well from my cancer treatment and can’t wait to get back to work next year. Happy days.
“Less happy days, I’ve been thrown another curveball in the form of gallstones and recurring gallbladder infections that kick like a donkey and need hospital treatment.
“I am having surgery to remove the offending gallbladder, and this is scheduled to happen early in the New Year.
“So I hate doing this, but I am going to have to postpone my January tour shows.
“I genuinely can’t wait to get back on stage, but on doctor’s advice, I’ll have to wait a little longer and we are postponing the remaining 7 shows.”
Last week, he provided fans with an update on his treatment and said he's 'optimistic' about making a full recovery.
He explained that he is "recovering well" just five months after sharing that he was being treated at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, having been diagnosed two months prior to his announcement.
Before his diagnosis, Rhod had been a patron of the centre but has now had surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
He shared: "Huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch; reading all your messages of support has been a welcome distraction and given me a real lift. So thanks.
"There has been a lot of stuff in the press recently, so I thought I would clear up any confusion; my cancer diagnosis happened earlier this year (it's not a new development).
"I have since had surgery, radiotherapy and chemo at Velindre Cancer Centre and UHW, Cardiff."
He went on to tell his 336,000 followers: "Thanks to their tireless dedication and incredible care, and lots of wonderful support from friends, family and you lot, I am recovering well, laughing a lot and feeling happy and positive; we are all optimistic that I will come through this."
Rhod said he has been making plans for next year and urged followers to watch his page for information about his comedy.
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