As we’d reported here earlier, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of the Beastie Boys has been battling cancer, in the form of a tumor on his parotid gland. Today it was reported that he’s been declared cancer free. As the Toronto Sun said, the hoped-for diagnosis came after Yauch had “adopted a strict vegan diet and turned to ancient Chinese medicine upon the advice of Tibetan doctors.” But Yauch himself writes on the Beastie Boys website:
While I’m grateful for all the positive energy people are sending my way, reports of my being totally cancer free are exaggerated.
I’m continuing treatment, staying optimistic and hoping to be cancer free in the near future.
Our best wishes to him for continued optimism and a positive outcome.
good to hear
Veganism is a powerful, liberating life-saving and world-saving lifestyle. Adam isn't the only one benefiting from it. Check out Kris Carr's story (and many others) at http://crazysexylife.com/about/.
We love you, Adam. many prayers being sent your way.
this is the perfect spot for a bit of spam, isnt it?
how is this spam? Not trying to sell anything at all. There are other stories like Adam's on that website that are quite powerful. Just trying to spread good information directly related to Adam's story.
how indeed
If you don't know then why did you ask?
When I had cancer, I ate McDonald's in my hospital bed. As soon as I got out, I drank every damn day between treatments. I'm alive and well. You can fool yourself all you like, but genetics and money are winning this battle. There's nothing liberating about denial.
It's sad to read this. Hope he gets better.
fighting oral cancer of any sort is a hard battle (I am a 6 year tongue cancer survivor). My thoughts are with him as he goes through whatever treatments he has adopted.