Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi To Finish Regular Cancer Treatment

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi is set to finish his regular cancer treatment this year.

The 65-year-old guitarist was diagnosed with lymphoma in early 2012 and although he underwent successful treatment he currently has to return to hospital every six weeks to have a powerful antibody administered by drip.

He told the Birmingham Mail last year: “After each session I feel sick and tired, and that lasts for a week or so. I’m finding that it takes around 10 days to fully recover from each round of treatment, but if that’s what it takes, I have to accept it.”

Now, in a New Year post on his official website, Tony told his fans the tremendous news that the gruelling routine is likely to end soon.

His post reads:

Best Wishes for the New Year, after a such a brilliant 2013, it's going to be difficult to match it this year but we’ll be having a go.

I’d like the thank everyone who helped make the last year such a success, Ozzy and Geezer, the band’s management, Rick, Mike E and those who helped make the recording so good, the unseen work by our record label, the promotions team, my websites (Tracy, Joe & Bryce) and all of our touring crew, especially Mick and Kat who work with me personally. We’ve some good things lined up for the coming year, firstly the Grammy’s, then some dates in the US and Canada, and in the summer a quick trip round Europe. I should also be finishing my regular treatment and I’m hoping to not get so tired, all positive. Many thanks to you all for your continued support, we’d be nothing without you, - Tony