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Doctors have successfully removed the growths from Rick Parfitt's throat, leaving him clear of cancer.
The guitarist revealed he has been given "the best Christmas present that I could possibly have." Two growths were removed with laser surgery while Parfitt was under anaesthetic.
Hard-living Parfitt said a late biopsy showed his tumours were not actually cancerous, but they had to be removed anyway.
The star said: "This has been a major wake-up call for me and I promise our fans that, after a four-month break, we will more than make it up to them with some very exciting touring plans for the remainder of next year."
Status Quo manager Simon Porter added: "Rick will now spend the holiday period recuperating and we would like to thank all the band's fans and friends who have shown such incredible support."
The guitarist revealed he has been given "the best Christmas present that I could possibly have." Two growths were removed with laser surgery while Parfitt was under anaesthetic.
Hard-living Parfitt said a late biopsy showed his tumours were not actually cancerous, but they had to be removed anyway.
The star said: "This has been a major wake-up call for me and I promise our fans that, after a four-month break, we will more than make it up to them with some very exciting touring plans for the remainder of next year."
Status Quo manager Simon Porter added: "Rick will now spend the holiday period recuperating and we would like to thank all the band's fans and friends who have shown such incredible support."
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