Grateful Dead's Lesh battling cancer

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Grateful Dead's Lesh battling cancer - Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh says he  has been  diagnosed  throughout  bladder cancer  IN ADDITION TO   is  being treated  throughout  Arizona.

The 75-year-old bassist announced his illness Friday  on the  Facebook  web page   associated with  his San Rafael restaurant  AND  concert hall, Terrapin Crossroads.

Lesh says he  was  diagnosed  inside  early October  AND   may be  undergoing tests  with the  Mayo Clinic  throughout  Scottsdale  AS WELL AS   will certainly  eventually have surgery  to  remove  your own  tumors. He says he's "very fortunate"  to acquire   your own  pathology  stories  show  ones  tumors  tend to be   many  non-aggressive  ALONG WITH   It   there is   simply no  indication  It   It has  spread.

He canceled Phil Lesh  IN ADDITION TO  Friends shows scheduled  with regard to  Oct. 24  AND  25  with the  Terrapin Crossroads.

Lesh says he  is actually   in a position to  return  to  normal activities  a couple of  weeks  right after  surgery  AND ALSO   will  reschedule  your  canceled dates.