Jason White joined the band full-time in 2012
White has undergone treatment for tonsil cancer and is expected to make a full recovery.
“We have some news to report regarding our brother Jason White, and wanted you to hear it from us before word spread,” the band announced on its website.
“Jason recently underwent a routine tonsillectomy, and his doctors discovered a treatable form of tonsil cancer. Thankfully they caught it early and he should make a full and speedy recovery.
“Please join us in sending him love and positive healing vibes during this time.”
White first teamed up with singer Billie Joe Armstrong in Pinhead Gunpowder before teaming up with Green Day as a touring guitarist.
He became a full-time band member two years ago.
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