they are both recovering, though Chuck Billy is in much better condition currently.
From testamentlegions.com (Testament's website):
Chuck was admitted to a San Francisco hospital over the last weekend of September. Surgery to remove the remaining cancer took place on Monday, October 1st, and lasted about 8 hours. All went well and the doctors were able to remove 90% of the tumor. Chuck will have to undergo additional rounds of chemotherapy (a rapid acting form), as well as radiation, in hopes to destroy the last of the remaining growth in his throat and neck area. Complete removal of the tumor was not possible, due to the risky proximity to vital organs. Chuck may also have a valve and vein in his heart replaced if normal functioning of both does not resume after treatment.
Chuck is feeling fine, recovering quietly at home. He will start treatment approximately 6 weeks after recuperating from surgery. Chuck is hella tough and he knows he will be beat this: "This game ain't over yet."
Chuck and his family want to thank Dr. Jablons, Dr. Mann, and their talented surgery team at UCSF. Dr. Jablons is one of the top thoracic surgeons in the U.S., and Chuck couldn't have been in better hands. To Dr. Jablons, Dr. Mann, the fans and friends out there pulling for him, he is eternally grateful!
From emptywords.org (Death's webiste):
October 19 2001
Message from Chuck:
I want to thank everybody for your much appreciated words of support from all over the world, it has been immensely welcomed. I also want you to know that I'm finally making good progress on the road to recovery. I was able to begin the new treatment of chemo that has really made the difference, and for that I thank Chuck Billy and his wife for their great generosity in sharing the benefits from the concert and the fans and friends who were there to make it all possible. I am looking forward to seeing you in the not too distant future. And remember, support music, not rumors!!!!
Chuck
So, TOTT wasn't a scam and they are both recovering.
I suggest that you do some research and take the time to get registered before you post crap.