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Dave Gahan Undergoes Surgery On Malignant Tumour

Which has caused Depeche Mode to postpone more shows...

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Depeche Mode front man Dave Gahan has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from his bladder.

The band have been forced to cancel and reschedule part of their current world tour in recent weeks after Gahan fell ill before a show in Athens.

A statement on the band's official website reads: “On May 12th, lead singer Dave Gahan suffered a severe bout of gastroenteritis, leading to his hospitalization and the cancellation of the Athens concert.

“While in hospital, further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumour in Dave's bladder, which has since been successfully removed.

“At doctors' orders Dave Gahan must take a break until June 8th, to ensure that he makes a full recovery. The Leipzig show on June 8th will be the first concert following Dave's recovery.”

For full details of the affected shows over the coming weeks click HERE
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  • glad that the tumour was spotted, hope you get well soon. but someone could have explained before now about the shows being canceled, postponed and re-scheduled before now- it's been handled in a disgraceful manner.

    ~ by big nose 5/28/2009

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