Adam Yauch Diagnosed with Parotid Gland Cancer

Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys was diagnosed with cancer last week, which caused the group to cancel their scheduled release of new album Hot Suace Cimmittee Part 1. Adam Yauch will need surgery to remove the tumor found in his left parotid (salivary) gland.

The good news is that this kind of cancer is considered highly treatable and full recovery is expected - doctors say that the surgery will not effect the singer's vocal chords and he will be able to stay with the band.

Yauch recently released a video on Youtube in which he says: "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."