Bruce Springsteen has postponed his remaining 2023 tour dates in Canada and the US after being diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The 74-year-old singer made the decision on Wednesday following advice from his wife, bandmates and doctors, who urged him to take time to recover.
In a statement, Springsteen's team said he had been recovering steadily over the past few weeks and would continue treatment for the rest of the year. The next scheduled show was at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on November 3, with 14 more dates planned through to December 12 in San Francisco.
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when sores develop on the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. Symptoms include burning stomach pain, indigestion, bloating and heartburn. In severe cases, ulcers can perforate the stomach wall, causing acid and contents to leak into the body, or lead to obstructions and internal bleeding.
The condition is most commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is present in half of all humans. About 350,000 Americans are diagnosed annually, and six million live with the condition. While rarely fatal, complications can be life-threatening without treatment.
