Decemberists' Jenny Conlee Battling Breast Cancer

Decemberists' Jenny Conlee diagnosed with breast cancer

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Pitchfork Media has reported that a member of The Decemberists has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will miss several upcoming shows in order to undergo treatment.

Lead singer Colin Meloy writes, “The good news is that Jenny caught it early. And while the prognosis is very, very good for a full recovery, tackling the disease will mean some intensive treatment for our Jenny as well as a lot of important recovery time.”

The Oregon-based band has decided to soldier on with their scheduled tour while Jenny Conlee stays home to fight the disease and recover from treatment. The Decemberists currently have nine shows planned for May and June, and have not yet announced a temporary replacement for Conlee, who plays the accordion and keyboards for the band. Meloy writes in the statement, “If you or anyone in your world has been handed a similar diagnosis, you know how out-of-the-blue this news can be.”

Conlee wrote on the Decemberists’ website, “To be making music with everyone and seeing the fans has helped me to feel more positive and keep my mind off of my diagnosis. But, alas, as the tour winds down, it is time for me to get back to reality. I will try to get into surgery as soon as I can after we return from this leg of the tour so I can begin my recovery.”

She adds, “There are still a few unknowns out there concerning my cancer, but I am thinking positive and hope to be back on the road soon. Thanks for all of your support!”

Source: http://blog.starcam.com/post/decemberists-jenny-conlee-breast-cancer.aspx

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