GRATEFUL DEAD - DEAD STAR LESH BATTLING CANCER

DEAD STAR LESH BATTLING CANCER

GRATEFUL DEAD star PHIL LESH is battling prostate cancer. The 66-year-old rocker has posted his painful announcement on his website, explaining he'll undergo surgery in December (06). He writes, "I fully expect to have a rapid and complete recovery. I am feeling energetic as always, and all my scheduled appearances will occur as planned." His diagnosis has prompted Lesh to urge fans to take prostate cancer seriously. He adds, "Speak to your doctor about having periodic regular PSA screening for early detection of prostate cancer. You may save your own life."