TimTaylor751647545500 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Beastie Boy Adam Yauch diagnosed with cancer LOS ANGELES, July 20 (Reuters) - Adam "MCA" Yauch, a founding member of rap group the Beastie Boys, said on Monday he has a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland, forcing the cancellation of the band's upcoming concerts. Yauch said in an online video that the cancer is "very treatable in most cases," and it is localized in his neck and not affecting his vocal chords. "I apologize to everybody, for anyone who's made plans or was psyched to come to these shows that are coming up," Yauch said. "We'll be back doing this, so that's what's up." As a result of the diagnosis, the Beastie Boys will push back the release of their upcoming album "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1," the group's record label EMI said. The album had previously been set for release on Sept. 15, and the tour would have supported its launch. No new dates were set. Yauch said he started feeling a lump in his throat about two months ago and he recently checked with a doctor and was diagnosed with the cancerous growth in his left salivary gland and an adjacent lymph node. Yauch added that he expects to have surgery next week, and would follow that with radiation treatment. Reuters interviewed Yauch last week and he seemed upbeat when talking about the future. His record label said Yauch was diagnosed with the tumor last week. (Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis: Editing by Bob Tourtellotte and Todd Eastham) Get well soon, MCA - Press Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 He will pull thru, i have faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I am so glad I am not famous right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 They found it pretty early on...I'm pulling for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 ya I heard about this yesterday.....hope everything goes well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 From what I've read they found it early and say it's very treatable. But G/L to him anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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