Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson reveals he's battling cancer
BRITISH rocker Bruce Dickinson has undergone treatment for cancer, it emerged today.
The 56-year-old star revealed that he is battling the disease after a cancerous tumour was found on his tongue.
The cancer was diagnosed during a routine check-up just before Christmas and Dickinson has just completed a seven-week course of chemotherapy and radiology.
A statement on the official Iron Maiden website read: "As the tumour was caught in the early stages, the prognosis thankfully is extremely good.
"Bruce's medical team fully expect him to make a complete recovery with the all-clear envisaged by late May. It will then take a further few months for Bruce to get back to full fitness.
Bruce's medical team fully expect him to make a complete recovery with the all-clear envisaged by late May. It will then take a further few months for Bruce to get back to full fitness
"In the meantime, we would ask for your patience, understanding and respect for Bruce and his family's privacy until we update everyone by the end of May. Bruce is doing very well considering the circumstances and the whole team are very positive."
Folloiwng the announcement, fans took to Twitter to offer messages of support for The Number Of The Beast singer.
Stuart Hollis wrote: "Sending best wishes to the legend that is Bruce Dickinson," while Steve O'Donoghue tweeted: "Let's all hope it was caught soon enough. My all time hero!!! brucedickinson get well soon."
