Imagine my shock when I woke up this morning to see this in my newsfeed on Facebook. This was the news from Iron Maiden’s official Facebook page today:
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. 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. 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.
First off, I can wish nothing but the best of luck to Bruce, the band, and his loved ones. I can only imagine the scare that this has brought everyone involved. Second, as a longtime, diehard fan, this news really shook my foundations and put a huge lump in my throat. The older I get, the more my heroes seem to be passing on from this plane so to hear that Bruce is expected to make a full on recovery just makes me feel like there is a great bit of hope. Today is Bruce Day as I will be spinning nothing but solo Bruce Dickinson.
To Bruce, the band, and his family, you are all in my thoughts. I send nothing but the most positive vibes your way and I hope you all remain strong and bonded in this time. Bruce, hang in there brother. Your best years are still ahead of you!
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