Heavy Metal fans were shocked on Thursday morning to find out that Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has cancer.
But Extreme Entertainment can report the frontman has completed chemotherapy and expected to make a full recovery.
The classic rock band, known for such hits as “Burning Ambition,” “Wasted Years,” and “Running Free” made the announcement on Facebook.
“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,” the statement reads.
“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,” the band explains.
Doctors expect Bruce to make a complete recovery by May.
The statement adds, “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.”
The iconic ’90s band finished a three-year world tour in July 2014 and while on stage Bruce hinted a new album could be on the way.
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