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Oasis<\/a> co-founding guitarist Paul \u201cBonehead\u201d Arthurs<\/a> has revealed that he\u2019s been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and as a result, he\u2019s temporarily taking a break from the band\u2019s ongoing reunion tour (which began back in July<\/a>).<\/p>\n Last Friday (Oct. 3), Arthurs made the announcement on social media, writing, \u201cEarly this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is I\u2019m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour.\u201d<\/p>\n His statement continued:<\/p>\n Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I\u2019ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I\u2019m really sad to be missing these shows but I\u2019m feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America. Have an amazing time if you\u2019re going this month and I\u2019ll see you back onstage with the band in November. Bonehead. X<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The same day, Oasis shared Arthurs\u2019 post on X and added: \u201cWishing you all the best with your treatment Bonehead \u2013 we\u2019ll see you back on stage in South America.\u201d<\/p>\n Oasis\u2019 last show was at Wembley Stadium in London, England on Sept. 28, and as Arthur notes, he will miss their next eight shows across the four locations. Presumably, then, he\u2019s planning to return when Oasis takes the stage at the Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 15.<\/p>\n Of course, everyone here at Loudwire wishes Arthurs a speedy and successful recovery.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Noel Gallagher Credits Oasis Bandmate for Reunion (No, It Wasn’t Liam)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Naturally, Arthur has received a lot of support from fans over the weekend.<\/p>\n Specifically, one Instagram user responded to his post by declaring, \u201cWe are waiting for you here in South America with deep love and support! You will be fine, you will!\u201d Likewise, another account shared: \u201cBonehead mate. We love you to bits. You\u2019ve been a cornerstone of this reunion. It would never ever of been the same without you. I\u2019m sending you massive love mate. We will miss that wall of sound but your health comes first. Take care man and see you soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Over on X, someone replied: \u201cRest up Bonehead. You\u2019ve made a million people\u2019s dreams come true this summer. See you on that stage soon.\u201d Elsewhere, one fan proclaimed, \u201cIt’s largely thanks to you that all of this has been possible, you are the invisible link that unites Liam and Noel. Thank you for allowing us to live a waking dream. Take care. I send you lots of strength and love and see you next year.\u201d<\/p>\n You can see those posts \u2013 and more \u2013 below:<\/p>\n Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t Arthurs\u2019 first battle with cancer, as he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in April of 2022.<\/p>\n At the time, and as Loudwire previously reported<\/a>, Arthurs revealed the news on X (then Twitter) with a similar tone and decision:<\/p>\n Just to let you all know I\u2019m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the good news is it\u2019s treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon. I will keep you posted how it is going, I\u2019m gutted I\u2019m missing the gigs with Liam [Gallagher]<\/a> and the band. Have the best summer and enjoy the gigs if you\u2019re going, I\u2019ll see you soon xxx.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Two months later, Arthurs disclosed that he\u2019d completed his cancer treatment<\/a>, explaining:<\/p>\n Today I finished my course of treatment, 30 radiotherapy sessions and two chemotherapy. I’m feeling the pain right now but I’m in recovery and things can only get better from here. I can’t thank the team who supported and treated me at the Christie enough. Doctors, Radiographers, dieticians, speech and language. You all really made it so much easier, I’ll forever look back at what you all do with a hand on my heart. Thank you massively. I\u2019m back for a scan end of September to check all\u2019s well, but for now it\u2019s into recovery mode, couple of tough weeks ahead yet but I\u2019ll get there. Thanks again for all your messages, there\u2019s so many each day and I read them all, they mean a lot so thank you for that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Then, in September of 2022, Arthurs confirmed that he was cancer-free<\/a>:<\/p>\n Update on my cancer; I had a full scan 10 days ago and it\u2019s all clear, it\u2019s gone. Thank you so much all of you for the messages I\u2019ve had throughout , you\u2019ve helped me more than you know. Thank you especially to the team at @TheChristieNHS , into recovery now and see you all soon x.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Although they haven\u2019t yet announced who \u2013 if anyone \u2013 will be filling in for Arthurs over the next few weeks, Oasis seem to be forging ahead with all planned tour dates. Therefore, their next show will take place at Goyang Stadium in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 21.<\/p>\n You can\u00a0see all of their future tour dates \u2013 and grab tickets \u2013 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n These musicians are an inspiration to anyone affected by cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\nPaul \u2018Bonehead\u2019 Arthurs\u2019 Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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