Bruce Dickinson Undergoes Cancer Treatment

This is the news I woke up to this morning:

According to IronMaiden.com, right around Christmas, Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson discovered that he had a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue.

"A seven week course of chemotherapy and radiology treatment was completed yesterday," IronMaiden reported on Thursday. "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."

It was rumored that Iron Maiden were going to hit the road for a North American tour this summer and like many rabid Maiden fans, I was patiently waiting for the dates to be announced.  As you can see, I'll continue to wait.  Bruce's health is the No. 1 priority, and when he's fully recovered (which I know he'll make) then we'll see Maiden live.

Iron Maiden is my No. 1 favorite band in the whole entire universe, and Bruce is my No. 1 favorite frontman/singer in the whole entire universe.  I CANNOT AND WILL NOT lose Bruce Dickinson.

Heaven can wait.  Get well, Bruce.