Monkees said former member who has cancer

Peter Tork, a former member of the 1960s pop group the Monkees, said he had a rare form of head and neck cancer, but the prognosis is good.

The 67 years of age, Tork had surgery Wednesday in New York. His spokesman says he is doing well and will begin radiation treatment after a short recovery period.

Announced on its website on Tuesday that it has been diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in the lower region of the tongue. He said it was a rare but slow-growing type of cancer, and has not spread beyond the initial site.

From 1966 to 1968, the Monkees had a popular television program and three No. 1 hits, "Last Train to Clarksville", "I'm A Believer" and "Daydream Believer."

Photo: In this June 4, 1967 file photo, The Monkees, from left to right: Mike Nesmith, Davy AP - In this June 4, 1967 file photo, The Monkees, from left to right: Mike Nesmith , Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Micky ...(Source: Yahoo/AP)