Former Oasis guitarist and Liam Gallagher bandmate Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs diagnosed with tonsil cancer

metro.co.uk:

Former Oasis and Beady Eye rocker Paul Arthurs aka Bonehead has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. The musician, who performs with Liam Gallagher, announced the devastating news on Tuesday via Twitter, explaining that he will have to pull out of upcoming gigs.

Arthurs, 56, wrote in his statement: ‘Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. ‘I’ve been diagnosed with tonsil cancer, but the good news is it’s treatable and I’ll be starting a course of treatment soon.’ He continued: ‘I’ll keep you posted how it’s going, I’m gutted I’m missing the gigs with Liam and the band.

Have the best summer and enjoy the gigs if you’re going, I’ll see you soon xxx.’ Passing on his well wishes, Liam told his longtime bandmate: ‘Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing Colombia LG x.’ pic.twitter.com/FP9kB1czOeSending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery weâre all thinking of you rasta youâll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing Colombia LG xFormer Oasis star Andy Bell also commented: ‘Get well soon Bone.’ According to Cancer Research UK, cancer of the tonsil develops in the part of the throat just behind your mouth, called the oropharynx.

It is a type of head and neck cancer. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore throat. Arthurs is a founding member of former rock band Oasis, alongside Liam and his estranged brother Noel Gallagher, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll.