Members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, LACUNA COIL and FOZZY are among the musicians who have wished Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery after he announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Mustaine revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that his doctors feel has a “90% success rate.”

Although most of MEGADETH‘s previously announced 2019 tour dates will be canceled as Mustaine undergoes treatment, the MEGADETH-curated Megacruise — which is set to take place October 13-19 — will still depart as scheduled, “and the band will be a part of it in some form,” Mustaine said.

Mustaine was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett. He went on to form MEGADETH and achieve worldwide success of his own.

In the past three and a half decades, Mustaine has earned a loyal following. The Southern California native can be considered an architect of the speed metal movement, which is one of many branches on the family tree of heavy, guitar-based music.

Praying for my friend @DaveMustaine for a full and speedy recovery! https://t.co/0vq6hqcnzV

— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) June 17, 2019

Believing in faith that God can and will heal and restore you my friend….. Many are with you in thoughts & prayers??? https://t.co/e7kmrxs9fl

— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) June 17, 2019

To our brother Dave, We are with you. Stay strong and all the best for your speedy recovery. Much love from all of us at Anthrax https://t.co/80H17DJagn

— Anthrax (@Anthrax) June 17, 2019

Sending love brotha ?? ??❤️

— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) June 17, 2019

Wishing you all the best, @DaveMustaine https://t.co/9dN4zB2nE7

— PhilThatRemains (@philthatremains) June 17, 2019

Sending positive vibes to @DaveMustaine who has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. Stay strong brother! @Megadeth @TheMEGACruise

— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) June 17, 2019

Wishing @DaveMustaine all the best for a full and speedy recovery. Peace and love to the entire @Megadeth family. ✌️❤️?

— Sacred Reich (@SacredReich) June 17, 2019

Wishing @DaveMustaine a speedy recovery! https://t.co/bqgXXkKMJy

— ??????? ????? (@Michael_Amott) June 17, 2019

Join me in sending out some good vibes to @DaveMustaine for a battle I know he will win! Long live @Megadeth #fuckcancer pic.twitter.com/p8tG659bgF

— BillyBio (@billybiohazard) June 17, 2019

Prayers and good energy for a full recovery. https://t.co/HPsyT8bDO2

— Tony Franklin (@FretlessMonster) June 17, 2019

Go get em Dave! https://t.co/9Slav76MRq

— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) June 17, 2019

Best wishes and speedy recovery to @DaveMustaine #staystrong

— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) June 17, 2019

Positivity and love to you, brother! You will get through this better and stronger than before. Horns up

— Alan Robert (@arobert) June 17, 2019

Kick it’s ass Dave !!!

— Tracii Guns (@traciiguns) June 17, 2019

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