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Inside Ronnie Wood's health battle - cancer diagnosis and 'making everyday precious'

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Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has spoken openly about his health in recent years - including battling cancer twice since 2017.The star was diagnosed with cancer for a second time during lockdown in 2020, with Ronnie admitting that it has taken "a lot of fighting, a lot of stamina" as he fought the disease.However, he has since revealed that he has been given the all-clear - as he prepares to embark on a tour with his Rolling Stones band mates across Europe - including several dates in the UK.As Ronnie turns 75 years old today (June 1, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at his health battles - and how he is planning to "make everyday precious".In 2017, Ronnie Wood revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with around 47,000 people diagnosed with it each year.The star attributed to his 50 years of smoking "25-30 cigarettes a day," and told The Express that at the time he dedicated "time to say goodbye" to loved ones, admitting that the disease "could have been curtains" for him.Following his diagnosis, Ronnie underwent an extensive procedure, which involved a five hour operation to remove part of his lung.One year later, the rock icon received the news that the surgery had been a success and that he was a cancer free.However in 2021, Ronnie opened up about battling cancer for a second time in five years, after he was diagnosed with small-cell cancer during lockdown.Small-cell cancer commonly arises in the lung but can affect areas such as the prostate, pancreas, bladder or lymph nodes.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up around 15 percent of all lung cancers, with non-small cell.

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