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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGrateful Dead's Phil Lesh Reveals Bladder Cancer Battle
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Reveals Bladder Cancer Battle
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/grateful-deads-phil-lesh-reveals-bladder-cancer-battle-20151017
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has canceled a pair of October concerts after revealing that he is battling bladder cancer. In a letter to fans Friday on Facebook apologizing for the nixed Phil & Friends shows, Lesh wrote, "I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early October, and have spent the last few weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale doing tests and eventually surgery to remove the tumors."
However, Lesh calmed fans' concerns by letting them know that his prognosis is positive and that he expects to make a full recovery. "I am very fortunate to have the pathology reports show that the tumors are all non-aggressive, and that there is no indication that they have spread," Lesh said. "So thanks to my local doctor Cliff Sewell, and the incredible team at the Mayo Clinic, all is well and I can return to normal activities in two weeks from my surgery."
In recent weeks, Lesh had canceled his scheduled appearances at his Terrapin Crossroads restaurant and venue in San Rafael, California due to "unforeseen circumstances." Lesh's October 24th and 25th dates with Chris Robinson were cancelled due to the bassist's recovery, but he promises "we will reschedule these shows as soon as we can." Lesh previously battled prostate cancer in 2006.
Phil and Friends seem intent on resuming their trek October 30th with six shows at Port Chester, New York's Capitol Theatre, including a Halloween night performance just 30 miles north of Dead & Company's October 31st gig at Madison Square Garden.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/grateful-deads-phil-lesh-reveals-bladder-cancer-battle-20151017
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has canceled a pair of October concerts after revealing that he is battling bladder cancer. In a letter to fans Friday on Facebook apologizing for the nixed Phil & Friends shows, Lesh wrote, "I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early October, and have spent the last few weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale doing tests and eventually surgery to remove the tumors."
However, Lesh calmed fans' concerns by letting them know that his prognosis is positive and that he expects to make a full recovery. "I am very fortunate to have the pathology reports show that the tumors are all non-aggressive, and that there is no indication that they have spread," Lesh said. "So thanks to my local doctor Cliff Sewell, and the incredible team at the Mayo Clinic, all is well and I can return to normal activities in two weeks from my surgery."
In recent weeks, Lesh had canceled his scheduled appearances at his Terrapin Crossroads restaurant and venue in San Rafael, California due to "unforeseen circumstances." Lesh's October 24th and 25th dates with Chris Robinson were cancelled due to the bassist's recovery, but he promises "we will reschedule these shows as soon as we can." Lesh previously battled prostate cancer in 2006.
Phil and Friends seem intent on resuming their trek October 30th with six shows at Port Chester, New York's Capitol Theatre, including a Halloween night performance just 30 miles north of Dead & Company's October 31st gig at Madison Square Garden.
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Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Reveals Bladder Cancer Battle (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Oct 2015
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zappaman
(20,605 posts)1. This is a bummer!
Let Phil get well!
Blues Heron
(5,898 posts)2. Same cancer as Billy Zoom
Two excellent musicians.
Cosmic Kitten
(3,498 posts)3. ((((((((((((get well soon))))))))))))
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)4. The Phil Bombs will destroy the cancer
Have you ever stood too close to the speaker when he's playing? That feeling in your guts is the cancer destroying properties of the bass.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)9. The grass is always greener
on Phil's side of the stage...
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)5. Saw him & co. at Manor Downs near Austin. Get well!
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)6. One of my greatest bass heroes
along with Jack Bruce, Chris Squire and Jaco Pastorius. Phil's the last one left. Hang in there, Phil!!
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)8. I'd add Mike Mills to the list
But yes
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)7. Phil is nothing if not tough.
Get well soon, brother.
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)10. Weren't we hearing about Bob Weir's health issues not too long ago?
These guys may be legends, but sadly they're not immortal.