Adam of The Beastie Boys Has Cancer

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys has found a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland. The hip hop trio canceled their tour dats and postponed the release of their new album.

The Beastie Boys issued the following statement through their label EMI on Monday:

“Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. 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 release of the band’s forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will also be pushed back.”

Check out the video below of Adam, 44, talking about the boys taken a break.