Country Music Star Calls Cancer Fight 'No Easy Task': 'Gotta Be a Dog!'

Paul Cauthen's Journey with Cancer and Holistic Healing

Paul Cauthen, a 40-year-old country music star, revealed his battle with cancer back in April. Since then, he has continued to perform on the road, showing resilience and determination. What stands out is his decision to treat his cancer through holistic methods rather than traditional medical approaches.

Cauthen recently shared an update on his Instagram, posting a photo from behind that showed him rubbing his now bald head. The caption read, “Keep crushing it. Bye bye hair. Hello working out and eating right. This ain’t a cake walk folks. Gotta be a dog!” Fans responded with support, with one writing, “(Expletive) legend!” Another said, “As a fellow cancer survivor I stand with you and look up to you for the way you’re choosing to fight!”

A Holistic Approach to Fighting Cancer

During an interview on the “Ten Year Town” podcast with Troy Cartwright, Cauthen discussed his approach to treating his thyroid cancer. He mentioned taking various supplements like ivermectin, fenbendazole, and methylene blue. He explained that these are not commonly discussed alternatives to traditional treatments, which often involve removing the entire endocrine system.

Cauthen also spoke about how some people in his circle were against his holistic choices. “I went a different way,” he said. “So, it has been … a lot of people shunned me for it. A lot of people have gotten a lot of flack.” He emphasized the importance of making personal health decisions, stating, “You want to actually make a call for your own body, and people want to make calls for your body for you.”

Personal Struggles and Determination

Cauthen described himself as “as stubborn as a mule” and admitted that the journey has been both scary and challenging. He noted that there was a risk of losing his voice or experiencing chronic fatigue if he had undergone surgery. However, he believes that his current path of health and wellness will ultimately save him.

“I was eating double cheeseburgers at 4 a.m. on the bus,” he said. “I haven’t had bread in a long time or beer really. I have a different outlook. So, in the end, I think in the long game, me getting healthy and taking this path of health and wellness and eating clean is going to save me. Give me longevity.”

A Strong Statement Against Control

Cauthen made it clear that he would not be dictated to by others regarding his health. “I will not be bridled,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will not be told what to do. I have built this with my own blood sweat and tears. I am shrinking this cancer by the day.”

He also addressed those who were affected by his health issues, promising to make amends. “I owe you and I’ll be there,” he said. “I promise. We will be back. I am sick and tired of all the people telling me how and what I should do with MY body.”

Reflections and Gratitude

Cauthen’s journey began when he left the road in February and announced his diagnosis on March 13 via Instagram. He explained that he had contracted pneumonia while on tour and was using steroids to manage it. “But something woke me up, and I was blue in my lips and white my face, and it just scared the hell out of me,” he recalled.

After recovering, he decided to visit the Cooper Clinic in Dallas for a thorough check-up. There, he discovered a mass in his thyroid, which was diagnosed as papillary carcinoma. Despite the challenges, Cauthen remains optimistic, noting that papillary carcinoma often has a favorable prognosis.

Looking back, he feels that slowing down and focusing on his health may have saved his life. “Life is short and precious,” he said. “Just know that I thank you so much for all of your unwavering support through it all.”