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Beastie Boy Yauch Has Cancer; Group Cancels Dates

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(Newser) – Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland and will undergo treatment, Billboard reports. The surgery and radiation forced the group to cancel summer tour dates and postpone the release of a new album. The outlook, though, is good. “It’s a pain in the ass, but … very treatable,” says Yauch, aka MCA. “It’s only localized in this one area, and it’s not in a place that affects my voice.”

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.   (AP Photo)
The Beastie Boys.
The Beastie Boys.   (AP Photo)
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.   (AP Photo)
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I apologize to everybody, for anyone who's made plans or was psyched to come to these shows that are coming up. We'll be back doing this soon. - Adam Yauch

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Cegorach
Jul 20, 09 1:55 PM CDT
I thought that they canceled their tour dates because of the global recession... Reply
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Cegorach
Jul 20, 09 2:12 PM CDT
my bad, that was NKotB, not beastie boys
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Thinker
Jul 20, 09 2:00 PM CDT
That kind of cancer affects young people; could be caused by cell phone use, according to a recent medical study. Reply
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mak
Jul 20, 09 2:35 PM CDT
NOOOOO! Reply
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DarkFrancis
Jul 20, 09 4:03 PM CDT
Be well soon, Adam. All the best. Reply
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