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Iron Maiden Frontman Dickinson Has Cancer

Iron Maiden's vocalist Bruce Dickinson has revealed he is being treated for cancer.

The 56-year-old rocker released a statement on the band's official website saying he had had treatment for a cancerous tumour on his tongue.

The statement said: "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."

Dickinson's illness was diagnosed before Christmas and he has already had a seven-week course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Fans have been sending get well messages to the star on Twitter.

Dickinson joined the band in 1981 and was lead vocalist until 1993 when he left to go solo. He returned to the fold in 1999.

He has a range of other interests outside the music world - apart from being a qualified pilot, he is a DJ, author, fencer and brewer.

Source: www.msn.com
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