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LFO's Devin Lima has Stage 4 cancer

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  • Lima recently had surgery to remove a tumor
  • Band member is asking fans to pray

(CNN) A week after surgery, LFO singer Devin Lima has been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer.

Fellow band member Brad Fischetti delivered the news in a video to fans on Monday.

"Devin asked me to give you this update without him because, frankly, he's just not feeling very well," Fischetti said. "But, he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you guys have sent his way."

Lima has been hospitalized since surgeons removed a tumor from his adrenal gland last week.

An update on Devin. What's up guys, Brad here.  I just left the hospital.  Devin is in a tremendous amount of pain, but like he said, it was expected.  The doctors are working to manage his pain and to help him get some rest.  They are also monitoring his kidney function and vitals closely.  We should have the pathology report back next week.  Please continue to pray for NO CANCER.  Despite the struggles, Devin's spirits are good.  The desire to get back to music drives him.  As soon as he is home he'll be back in the studio writing and producing.  As soon as his diaphragm is healed, he will start singing again.  When the doctors give him the green light, we will start rehearsing again with the band.  And when Devin is back to 100%, we will hit the road again.  And then together with you, and Rich from above, we will rock every venue in each city as hard as we physically can.  We look forward to sharing the next chapter of this LFO experience with you.  Many thanks for your love and prayers. - Brad & Devin

Fischetti said the cancer had spread to Lima's kidney, which doctors had to remove.

The plan for Lima's treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation and long-term medication, Fischetti said.

"I wish we had better news to share," Fischetti said. "It's devastating news but at the same time, there's nobody I know stronger than Devin Lima. No one has a stronger body, mind or soul and if anybody can defeat this, it's Devin.

LFO scored a hit in 1999 with their song "Summer Girls," and they recently released a new single titled "Perfect 10."

Band member Rich Cronin died of leukemia in 2010.

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