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X vocalist Exene Cervenka diagnosed with MS

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 6/2/09 @ 12:39 PM - altpress.com

Exene Cervenka, vocalist for Los Angeles punk band X, revealed that she recently became aware that she has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for "quite some time." Cervenka has been a strong supporter of the Sweet Relief charity which was initiated to provide support to uninsured musicians after singer/songwriter Victoria Williams was diagnosed with MS in 1992.

Cervenka made this statement:
"After some months of not feeling 100% healthy, I recently had some medical tests run and the prognosis is that I am suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Apparently, it has been affecting me for quite some time.

While this diagnosis will most certainly mean some changes for me, personally, it will not affect my commitments to the current X U.S. tour, nor will it affect my solo album that is slated for release this fall on Bloodshot Records.

My focus will certainly be on maintaining my health--many people remain strong and continue to live their lives as productively as they had before an MS diagnosis and I plan to be one of those people."

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