According to a statement from Beastie Boys, Adam "MCA" Yauch was diagnosed last week with a cancerous tumor. But there is good news: "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."
Consequently, all upcoming shows have been canceled, and the band's forthcoming new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will be pushed to a new release date. According to Yauch, "I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and then we'll release the record and play some shows. It's a pain in the neck (sorry had to say it) because i was really looking forward to playing these shows, but the doctors have made it clear that this is not the kind of thing that can be put aside to deal with later."
TMT wishes Yauch a speedy recovery!
