Doctors Cautiously Optimistic Following Wilko Johnson Surgery
Friday, 02 May 2014
Written by Huw Baines
Wilko Johnson's management have posted an update on the Dr Feelgood guitarist's condition following major surgery earlier this week.
Johnson underwent a procedure to remove a a neuroendocrine tumour at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012.
His manager, Lisa Climie, said in a statement:
"Wilko is recovering following a nine hour operation on Wednesday in which doctors successfully removed a pancreatic tumour. The head of the medical team treating Wilko said that they were happy with his condition.
"Wilko will stay under very close observation for the next few days. Although cautiously optimistic the team have to stress that it is very early days yet. The family thank everyone for their good wishes and ask for some privacy at this time so they can support Wilko with his recovery in peace."
Johnson recently followed up a successful tour with the release of 'Going Back Home', a collaboration with Roger Daltrey of the Who. His forthcoming shows, including stops at Glastonbury and T In The Park, have been cancelled.
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