Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Has Cancer

Us Magazine - July 20, 2009 10:26 AM PDT
Story photo: Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Has CancerThe Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch attends the Lacoste Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has cancer, a label representative announced Monday.

"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."

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"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."

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Paraphrasing from a video statement on www.Beastieboys.com, Yauch said, "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."

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  • Oh noes! I was looking forward to seeing him at Outside Lands, too :(
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT
  • ~Kain~
    LIKE A HOTDOG WIT NO MUSTARD
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 7:22 AM PDT
  • JuliaW
    I'm hoping for the best for Adam and his family.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 6:32 AM PDT
  • FreddyBlaQue
    " They call me Adam Yauch but I'm MCA" LOVE the Beastie's Top 5 Rap groups of ALL time EASY!!! I hope he gets well soon, because if you haven't seen the Beastie Boys cold kickin it LIVE, you're missing one of the best LIVE rap shows EVER!!!!
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 6:05 AM PDT
  • susan
    Thank goodness he was diagnosed before universal health care was passed or he would have to wait to be treated!
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:59 AM PDT
  • Chris
    1st
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:49 AM PDT
  • larry
    GET WELL SOON
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:27 AM PDT
  • Bob K
    I had the same thing in 1991, Just like a Timex watch I'm still going.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:03 AM PDT
  • CofC
    I say take all the time needed. No reason to force some shows when it's your life on the line. Somethings just aren't worth. Have a speedy recovery MCA.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:00 AM PDT
  • Matt G
    Do whatcha gotta do, Adam. Beastie Boys are the pioneers of urban music. We want you around for many more years!
    report abuseposted July 21, 2009 4:52 AM PDT
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