Joy as American Rapper Robert Hampton Undergoes Successful Stomach Surgery to Remove Cancer

Joy as American Rapper Robert Hampton Undergoes Successful Stomach Surgery to Remove Cancer

  • Rapper Robert Hampton has celebrated becoming cancer-free after successfully undergoing a gastrectomy
  • Four years ago, he run a series of tests and discovered he had the CDH1 gene mutation after his sister passed from stomach cancer
  • Hampton underwent the medical procedure to remove his complete stomach to become cancer-free

American rapper Latruth, born Robert Hampton, has celebrated becoming cancer-free after successfully undergoing a gastrectomy to remove his entire stomach.

Four years ago, the musician took a series of tests and discovered he had the CDH1 gene mutation after his sister passed from stomach cancer.

For Latruth, doctors caught his cancer at its early stage to prevent him from going through chemotherapy.

Robert Hampton
Photos of Robert Hampton. Source: Robert Hampton
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Recounting his journey

''I’m so glad I did gene testing four years ago and found out I had the CDH1 gene mutation after my sister passed away from stomach cancer and kept doing checkups.

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''If I hadn’t, all this could’ve been a different outcome,'' he shared on Facebook.

After the successful surgery, he took to social media to express gratitude. He admitted that life without a stomach would be different, but it gives him the best chance at survival.

''I’m happy to say that I am now cancer-free. Life without a stomach will be different, but it gives me the best chance at survival for my family.
''Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement,'' he said.

Netizens who were inspired by Latruth's victory over cancer have congratulated him.

Legit.ng shared some of the comments below:

Renarda Marie commented:

''Praise God. I'm so happy you got to talk to her.''

Sharon Hampton said:

''I'm so glad to hear that you talked to your daughter. It brought tears to my eyes cause I know you were hurting. I started praying for you. God always answers prayers; he is never too busy.''

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Gloria Payton said:

''I'm so happy for you God bless you and your family get well soon amen.''

Shanice Lewter commented:

''Priceless. Thank God! A family that prays together stays together!! I’m still gonna keep you and your family in my prayers!''

Yvette Simon said:

''What a mighty God we serve.. He has always come through for you once you put your trust in him. Be blessed, my brother and get well soon so you can have fun with your family again. I will keep praying for you.''

Miranda March commented:

''Awesome, she looks so much like you so glad you all had a conversation with each other happy days are coming to both of you continue to enjoy life to the fullest.''

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