Bruce Dickinson Cancer Update

Iron Maiden's manager, Rod Smallwood, updated us on the status of Bruce Dickinson via IronMaiden.com this morning:

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.

Thanks

Rod Smallwood

Last week, drummer Nicko McBrain, said Maiden's 16th album is in the can and ready to go.  The band wants to wait until Bruce is full recovered before releasing the new album and announcing tour dates.

Hopefully this happens soon, because if I don't see Iron Maiden live this summer/fall, I'll have a nervous breakdown.  Of course, Bruce's health is number 1, so if I have to wait another year or two, then wait I shall.

Get better, Bruce!