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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Reveals Two-Year Stage-Three Pancreatic Cancer Battle After Unsuccessful Whipple Surgery

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 01:47 PM

Rob Hirst, drummer and co-founder of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has revealed he has been living with stage-three pancreatic cancer for two years. Hirst was diagnosed about six months after the band's Australian leg of their farewell tour in October 2023 and has since undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and an unsuccessful eight-hour Whipple surgery to remove the tumor. Hirst chose to keep his diagnosis private until now, citing a desire to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, which he notes has not received as much attention as other cancers. He emphasized the importance of early detection and encouraged people to seek medical advice if experiencing unusual symptoms. According to Cancer Australia, the average survival rate for pancreatic cancer between 2016 and 2020 was 13%, with men having a 12% chance of survival. Hirst continues to receive ongoing medical assistance.

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