Beastie Boy Diagnosed with Cancer
Bad news, Beastie Boys fans.
A record label rep for the Boys has announced that Adam "MCA" Yuach has been diagnosed with cancer.
"Adam "MCA" Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland," the statement began. "Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment."
"Fortunately the cancer is not in a location that will affect Yauch's vocal chords. Beastie Boys have canceled all upcoming concert appearances to allow time for Yauch's surgery and recovery," the statement concluded. "The release of the band's forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will also be pushed back."
Adam, 44, is keeping his sense of humor and made his own video statement for www.Beastieboys.com, where calls the cancer "a pain in the neck."
It sounds like he's going to be okay. We wish him well.
