Tony Iommi Has Cancer

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Diagnosed With Lymphoma - Jan. 9, 2012

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system.

Iommi, 63, is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan and remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.

This comes as BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums) — are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the U.K. to continue to work with Tony.

Iommi's BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67.

In a June 2010 interview, Iommi stated about his former bandmate, "I was talking to Ronnie [a few days before he died], and he said, 'I've gotta have this new chemo, but I think it's working.' And that was the real big shock of it, because within a week of that, he had passed away. So it was a big shock for all of us, because we built ourselves up to [have him beat the disease] and, of course, we didn't expect to lose."

According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lymphoma is the name for many different types of cancer that arise in the lymphocytes (immune cells). Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage of the disease.

There are three types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes (B cells), T lymphocytes (T cells) and natural killer (NK) cells. B lymphocytes make antibodies to fight infection; T lymphocytes have many functions, including helping B lymphocytes make the antibodies that fight infection; and natural killer cells attack cancer cells and viruses. Lymphoma may arise in any of these types of lymphocytes. In general, B-cell lymphomas are more common than T-cell lymphomas; however, in the skin, T-cell lymphomas are the most common type.

About 20 percent of the white cells in the blood are lymphocytes. Most lymphocytes are found in the lymphatic system, the major part of the body's immune system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of organs, including the spleen, the lymph nodes (small bean-shaped structures located throughout the body), the lymphatic vessels and areas in the gastrointestinal tract.

Lymphoma is divided into two major categories: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs), cancers of the T lymphocytes, constitute a rare group of NHLs that arise primarily in the skin and have various signs and symptoms, outcomes and treatment considerations.

All the best and good luck to the father of metal!

 

[mutantllama]

you got this man, go and fuck up cancer!

 

[Master_Yoda77]

First Dio, now Iommi? You're next Ozzy.

 

[theoden236]

sucks. at least he found it early enough for it to be treatable.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

damn, just hearing about this .... fucking sad news.

 

[Kara-Shehr]

First Dio, now Iommi? You're next Ozzy.

Lol ozzy is practically immortal, if years of drug abuse couldn't kill him I'm sure cancer wouldn't either.

 

[Satanstoenail]

Shit news. I hope it's the not as bad and more treatable kind of lymphoma.

 

[sevag00]

This will be a tough battle for him considering his age. If his going to undergo chemotherapy, it will be difficult for his body handle. I wish him the best though. I hope he recovers quickly. We don't want to see another legend die from cancer.

 

[refraction]

No... Dude you just have to pull through.

 

[CF87]

Lol ozzy is practically immortal, if years of drug abuse couldn't kill him I'm sure cancer wouldn't either.

Ozzy's going to reform the band with a new line up in 20 years. It's gonna be awesome.

 

[JontRevolting]

If Lemmy ever gets cancer will get cancer.

 

[Perdition's Light]

I always assumed Ozzy would be the first one to go. Shit, I really hope he makes it. He's truly a legend among legends.

 

[Personified Hatred]

I regret, good luck Tony.

 

[Annal606]

yes good job!! what is going on ...

 

[The Emptier]

wat

 

[Spiderchrist]

I will definitely cry if he passes away. I wish him the best. The whole metal community is supporting him.

 

[Stereo]

Well... Shit.

 

[Machinehead625]

Jesus man, that sucks. Kick some ass Tony, we're all behind you!

 

[ASH]

First Dio, now Iommi? You're next Ozzy.

That what exactly I was in my way to say , whatever hope he will be fine

 

[Episteme]

If Lemmy ever gets cancer will get cancer.

wut.