Bruce has cancer on his tongue

[Traxan]

From Maiden's FB page.

BRUCE DICKINSON UNDERGOES CANCER TREATMENT
Just before Christmas, Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven week course of chemotherapy and radiology treatment was completed yesterday. 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. 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.

 

[Doodoobubbachuck]

I was just about to post this! Let's hope they took care of it and Bruce is fully recovered quickly! At least they caught it early!!!

 

[Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson"]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[A7]

I hope this does not affect his music career.

 

[Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson"]

Update from Loudwire.com:

The metal world was shocked a few weeks ago upon learning that legendary Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is battling cancer. The band revealed that the vocalist had received seven weeks of radiology and chemotherapy treatment for a cancerous tumor on the back of his tongue.

Now, Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood has issued a lengthy update on Dickinson’s condition, disclosing that the singer has experienced a “long period of considerable pain and discomfort,” but also revealing that the “prognosis continues to be extremely good and everyone is optimistic for a full recovery.”

Read Rod Smallwood’s full statement via Iron Maiden’s Facebook page below:

Bruce has asked me to thank everyone for their tremendous support and kind wishes. He has been extremely touched and encouraged by the genuine and affectionate response from our global family of Maiden fans.

Radiology is cumulative and continues to build in the body for around three weeks after treatment, so even though Bruce’s seven week course is completed, he’s had a long period of considerable pain and discomfort. He is happily now starting to recuperate and the pain will continue to abate and the swelling to reduce for the next couple of months at which time he will be able take an MRI scan. It is not until then that we will have full confirmation that the cancer has been completely destroyed. However prognosis continues to be extremely good and everyone is optimistic for a full recovery. Following the scan, we will officially update you on this website at the appropriate time, probably in late May.

After that, it will take a few more months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. Naturally the rest of the band are totally supportive and Maiden’s plans will be determined by Bruce’s progress.

Please continue your positive thoughts. They are very much appreciated.



Read More: Iron Maiden Manager: Bruce Dickinson's Cancer Battle Painful | Loudwire | http://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-bruce-dickinson-considerable-pain/?trackback=tsmclip

 

[Traxan]

Via FB:


We are very happy to announce that following his recent MRI Scan, Bruce was today officially given the all-clear by his specialists.

Bruce says,

“I would like to thank the fantastic medical team who have been treating me for the last few months, resulting in this amazing outcome. It’s been tough on my family and in many ways it was harder for them than me. I’d also like to send a heartfelt thanks to all our fans for their kind words and thoughts. I’m a firm believer in trying to maintain a positive attitude, and the encouragement from the global Maiden family meant a great deal to me. Right now, I’m feeling extremely motivated and can’t wait to get back to business as usual, as soon as I can!”

Rod Smallwood continues,

“We are of course all absolutely delighted that Bruce’s doctors have pronounced him free of cancer. Although Bruce is naturally eager to resume Maiden activities, it will take a while before he is completely back to full strength, as we explained previously. Because of this, the band will not be touring or playing any shows until next year. We know our fans will understand the situation and, like us, would prefer to wait until Bruce is back to his usual indefatigable levels of fitness before going out on the road.

For now, the focus will be on putting the finishing touches to the new Iron Maiden studio album and that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming weeks. The release however will definitely be this year. Meanwhile, I’d like to echo Bruce’s words and thank all Maiden fans. You have been incredibly patient, putting Bruce’s health and well-being first during this difficult time and the band and I appreciate all your positive support.”

 

[Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson"]

HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF!!!!