Green Day Bassist Mike Dirnt Reveals Wife's Cancer Battle

Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt has posted on the punk icons' Facebook page this morning to reveal that his wife Brittney was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

In the post, he advises that she has started undergoing treatment and, importantly, is remaining positive about her diagnosis with the support of doctors, friends and the Green Day family.

Read his full statement below:

The post has generated an outpouring of support in the few hours it has been up so far, with fans from around the world eager to dedicate their prayers and thoughts to the couple.

As expressed in Dirnt's post, you can follow their progress via their Instagram accounts (Mike/Brittney) and at Green Day's official site.

For more information about breast cancer, its signs and symptoms, support networks and what you can do to raise awareness, visit the Breast Cancer Network Australia, National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Cancer Council, or the government's Cancer Australia site.