Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs has announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer and that he will be taking a "planned break" from the band's current touring schedule.
The Britpop group recently finished the UK and Ireland legs of their reunion tour and are continuing with dates in South Korea, Japan and Australia this month.
Arthurs, 60, who is a co-founder of the Manchester band, said in an Instagram post: "Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"The good news is I'm responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour.
"Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
"I’m really sad to be missing these shows but I’m feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America.
"Have an amazing time if you’re going this month and I’ll see you back onstage with the band in November. Bonehead. X".
