Rapper Diagnosed with Cancer

Member of the popular musical group Beastie Boys, Adam Yauch, was recently diagnosed with cancer in his pituitary gland. As a precautionary measure, Yauch had his body scanned to detect if the cancer had spread to other parts of his body. "But the good news is that they did scans of my whole body and it's only localized in this one area, and it's not in a place that affects my voice" says Yauch on a video announcement released yesterday. Although recent tours have had to be cancelled due to his surgery, the group is hopeful that Yauch will make a full recovery and be able to sing again. The body scan helped pinpoint the cancer so doctors were able to localize their treatment. A full body scan can help other patients as well detect cancer in early stages. Early detection is best for developing treatment options and can significantly raise your chances of recovery.