Rusko diagnosed with stomach cancer, cancels all summer shows

Rusko has announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer, subsequently cancelling all summer shows.

The dubstep pioneer shared the news via Twitter, confirming that he is beginning treatment for gastric lymphoma, a type of stomach cancer.

Rusko had a busy summer planned, with shows scheduled at Boomtown festival, Hospitality in the Park, F.A.R.M fest and Toxic Summer.

You can see Rusko’s full statement revealing the news below.

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