Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed With Cancer

Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer.

Yauch, better known as MCA, said he was due to have imminent surgery on a cancerous tumour in his left salivary gland.

The bassist, who is expected to make a full recovery, made the announcement in a video on YouTube.

Appearing alongside band mate Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horowitz, Yauch said the disease was localised to the preaortic gland and the neighbouring lymph node.

But he added: "It's not in a place that affects my voice, so that's nice. That's convenient."

Yauch also apologised to fans who were awaiting the release of the band’s new album and subsequent tour.

"I just need a little time to get this in check and then we'll release the record and play some shows,” he said.

You can watch the announcement below:

(by Jason Gregory)

 Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen Beastie Boys 'Fight For Your Right - Revisited' Film Appears Online (27.04.2011)

 Beastie Boys Streaming New Album 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two' Online (26.04.2011)

 Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen Film Beastie Boys Fight For Your Right - Revisited Trailer (08.04.2011)

 Beastie Boys, Tinie Tempah, Gorillaz To Release Record Store Day Singles (28.03.2011)

 Beastie Boys Announce New Album 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two' Tracklisting (15.03.2011)

 Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Denies Being Cancer Free (08.01.2011)

 Beastie Boys: New Album 'Hot Sauce Committee' Will Go Ahead As Planned (06.01.2011)

 Elijah Wood, Will Ferrell, Seth Rogan To Star In Beastie Boys Film (08.12.2010)

 Beastie Boys To Release New Album In Spring 2011 (20.10.2010)

 Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Secures Rights To Holocaust Documentary (09.04.2010)

 Adam Yauch: Beastie Boys To Release 'Hot Sauce' In September (09.03.2010)