Sadly, Philip Chevron, guitarist of The Pogues, has revealed that the head and neck cancer for which he received treatment in 2007 and a clean bill of health in April 2012 has returned.

In August 2012, Chevron and his doctors noticed a new tumor, and this one is in a position whereby treatment is ill-advised and would almost certainly cause a stroke. The cancer is therefore inoperable and will prove fatal in time, though it is at present impossible to measure life expectancy.

Chevron is currently taking a break from both The Pogues and his other band, the Radiators From Space. The Pogues are on a prolonged time out, emerging only in support of matters relating to their 30th anniversary this year. (via soundsxp.com)