Tony Iommi has Lymphoma Cancer

**Joe Siegler** · 01-09-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Van Sabbath

Joe, would there be any possible way to send Tony a giant get well card or something along those lines from everyone here on the forums to Tony?

That's not practical from the physical aspect of it. But I did set this up today:

getwelltony@black-sabbath.com

Also.. Re: Some emails I got.. 2012 Tour is a non issue, IMHO. If it doesn't happen - who cares. Tony needs to be healthy and cancer free FIRST.

**jacksabbath** · 01-09-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's not practical from the physical aspect of it. But I did set this up today:

getwelltony@black-sabbath.com

Also.. Re: Some emails I got.. 2012 Tour is a non issue, IMHO. If it doesn't happen - who cares. Tony needs to be healthy and cancer free FIRST.

just sent an email, kept it short and to the point as im sure many others will want to send their well wishes.

**dudleysabbath** · 01-09-2012, 02:32 PM

Lousy news,
Get well Tony, All love to you and your family

**NoWayOut** · 01-09-2012, 02:59 PM

Now... I have to say I have been on this website since I was in grade 4. This was the only site I would constantly be on looking though the disco,bios,the history of this band. I've joined the forums a few times before my permanent profile NWO.. and Guys, I grew up with yous haha. This board is like a Family. Were always here when news breaks about our idols. So I just gotta say really is Keep Praying,im Praying, all of us Sabbath fans are Family and I know each one of us will be here checking up on mr.Iommi. I am as saddened as everyone else. But everything will be okay!! Long Live Rock n Roll, Long live Black fucking Sabbath!

**Jonas Psalter** · 01-09-2012, 03:41 PM

I have really nothing to say here, don't know why replied except this is typical of cancer always striking the wrong people at the wrong time. strange, Tony looks so healthy this also happening way too close to Dio's death. (I am not a fan of him per say) but for Sabbath fans...ANY Sabbath fan to get kicked when you're already down, especialy when something really good in Sabbath is trying to happen!

**Frina** · 01-09-2012, 03:41 PM

I can't beleive it..i have no words..I hope Tony get well soon

**gunman42782** · 01-09-2012, 03:50 PM

Damn it. Terrible, unthinkable news. Tony, put up the good fight brother. Don't let it get you. I will pray for your speedy recovery.

**Billy Underdog** · 01-09-2012, 04:17 PM

Right now i'm listening to the positive music of Morbid's demo December Moon while i'm raisng my vodka-shot in cheers for Tony's health.

SKÅL!

**chudbeagle** · 01-09-2012, 04:29 PM

Horrid news to hear about my favorite guitarist in the world. And, I just got the Iommi book for Christmas and have been reading it, so this really sucks.
My hopes and prayers go with Tony in his fight, and the reunion will have to wait. I'm sure Ozzy, Geezer and Bill are all being supportive through this and everyone here is, that's for sure.
All I can say is-Tony, be well and win this fight my friend.
I look forward to the updated version of the book where Tony beats lymphoma!

**Fozzy** · 01-09-2012, 04:55 PM

Best wishes Tony for a speedy recovery. God Bless.
I'm sure he'll continue working on the new album as long as he can, but I think the tour is a no go sadly.

**Musicman11** · 01-09-2012, 05:03 PM

Well this is damn depressing, comes at such a positive time for Sabbath too. I hope Tony gets well soon, and hopefully we'll still get the tour and album at some point, but Tony's health is first of course.

**Charger** · 01-09-2012, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

Also.. Re: Some emails I got.. 2012 Tour is a non issue, IMHO. If it doesn't happen - who cares. Tony needs to be healthy and cancer free FIRST.

Indeed so...I can't imagine there will be a tour anymore and frankly there shouldn't be...The main priority needs to be for Tony to get the best possible treatment.

And that should be the main thing in everyones minds...not some damn tour.

**Axeman77** · 01-09-2012, 05:14 PM

Get well Tony, words can't describe how i'm feeling. Best wishes to you and your family.

**8bit Fighter** · 01-09-2012, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by 8bit Fighter

Unbelievable. This is horrible news. Put the new album on the back burner, I want a healthy Tony first. Get well Mr. Iommi.

Goes without saying as others have already, forget the tour as well.

**Musicman11** · 01-09-2012, 05:17 PM

I went ahead and sent an email too, boy this is really depressing. Sending the email at least means I did something for one of my idols even if it's a simple thanks for a life of music and a get well soon. I'm almost at a loss for words right now, had a hard time sending the email, it just continues to hit me more and more as I think about it.

**Blackguard** · 01-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Best wishes Tony Iommi. I know you can beat the cancer. If I survived cancer, you can.

**kentuckyfan** · 01-09-2012, 05:23 PM

Very best from the Metal Heads in Kentucky beat this and live a long life!!!!!

**kamikazetom** · 01-09-2012, 06:39 PM

Get well soon Tony

**Modern Day Warrior** · 01-09-2012, 06:57 PM

Tony will beat this. I have faith he will. Get well soon.

**Wicked Cricket** · 01-09-2012, 07:01 PM

Like cancer survivors Brian, Whitesabbath and Blackguard have stated, cancer can be beaten, we all know of friends and family who have. I too thought of Tony's good friend Eddie Van Halen, I know he had some form of cancer a few years back and obviously has beaten it. Tony's as strong as iron, he's a natural born fighter and if anyone can, it's Tony I. God speed on your recovery!

**SabbathKing93** · 01-09-2012, 07:26 PM

Wow. Truly unbelievable news. Sincerely Tony, get better, we know you can beat this!

You'll be in my prayers Tony.

**cwilder86** · 01-09-2012, 08:18 PM

Read this, this morning while I was sitting in the doctors office... Pretty much has had me in a bummed mood all day. Wishing the best for Tony, and all my hopes are with him that he beats this cancer.

**Van Sabbath** · 01-09-2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's not practical from the physical aspect of it. But I did set this up today:

getwelltony@black-sabbath.com

That is definitely along the same lines as a card. Thank you for setting this up Joe. I sent my email not long after you announced it on facebook. It makes me feel so much better knowing Tony and his family can read it.

Originally Posted by cwilder86

Read this, this morning while I was sitting in the doctors office... Pretty much has had me in a bummed mood all day.

Same here man, it was on my mind all day as well. Hasn't been a good day that's for sure.

**KazolOrajia** · 01-09-2012, 10:11 PM

I was shocked when I saw the news on my Facebook feed this morning. My grandmother's husband was diagnosed with lymphoma about ten years ago, and he's no worse for wear, plus they found it early, so I'm hoping everything will turn out fine. Postpone the album and tour as long as you want, if it will help Mr Iommi.

**Icy Sun** · 01-10-2012, 01:08 AM

Get well Tony, we want to hear more from you!

**Josef_K** · 01-10-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's not practical from the physical aspect of it. But I did set this up today:

getwelltony@black-sabbath.com

Also.. Re: Some emails I got.. 2012 Tour is a non issue, IMHO. If it doesn't happen - who cares. Tony needs to be healthy and cancer free FIRST.

Perfect, I just sent an email, thanks for setting this up for us Joe :D I don't know why, but I really can't help feeling extremely positive about this. There is no doubt in my mind that Tony will beat this cancer, though I still have no clue about how much danger he is in. As for the tour, I have tickets so of course I hope there will be a show. If not, well then I'll have to wait until Tony is ready to tour again, not a great problem. Will he ever be? Of course! He is Tony Iommi! To quote "Iommifacts.com":
"Everyone knows that Ozzy is the Prince of Darkness, no one ever asked who is the King..."

You can beat this Tony!! :D

**Ochlocracy** · 01-10-2012, 02:41 AM

All I can say is that I wish Tony a swift recovery

**Soul Sucker** · 01-10-2012, 03:02 AM

This is awful news. All the best, Tony.

**nunoni** · 01-10-2012, 04:05 AM

shit, I woke up to this news! I hope this really ie early stages, I mean, after Dio's cancer where he was postponing a medical examination while on tour, Tony surely will have learned the lesson and did all the tests quickly!!! get well soon!!!

**Enrico** · 01-10-2012, 05:00 AM

my best wishes to Tony, I' m really sad for him.

**Kgb** · 01-10-2012, 06:25 AM

Wishes from Entire India. Get Well soon. Our prayers are with you Tony. I know you will fight it out.

**WhiteSabbath** · 01-10-2012, 02:12 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kxUNltNgqQ

That is me on chemo for lymphoma.
I dropped to 179 pounds. I had a stage 4.
Which is just before death.
I was having night sweats and chills.
When I started taking chemo I also started getting 2 bags of steriods by IV every week.

I played this gig while on chemo and drinking beer 3 months later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_l354Xx5n0

I also recorded 2 albums while on chemo!

My hair did not fall out. I took 3 different kinds of chemo for like 8 months.
It will make some people loose thier hair and some loose thier finger nails and toe nails.

Maybe since Tony is in early stages he can take radition and kill it.
And probally chemo for 3 months.

Also I flew 10 times to see my son while taking chemo.
From Mississippi to Laredo Texas.
I was and still take Xanax and painpills for the nerve damage I exsperinced.
I also has to get ct scans every 5 to 6 months.

**Pope On Rope** · 01-10-2012, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Paulie 88

Just as Ronnie's fund tries to accomplish, early detection is key. We're ALL with Tony - Rock on!

God bless Tony Iommi,
PAULIE

Yes, that /\

**Deverica Wolf** · 01-10-2012, 03:06 PM

This is sad...I simply wait for news since it is out of our hands. He has already accomplished so much. If he survives, we get more great music and laughter from him. If he passes, he goes a genius. Death is inevitable, but preventable for a long time so I hope is OK.

Also, cut out cigarettes and/or second-hand smoke and eat a good diet with lots of veggies and fruit. Positive thinking. Get well soon.

Originally Posted by WhiteSabbath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kxUNltNgqQ

Pretty.

...DW

**DiosSword** · 01-10-2012, 03:43 PM

Tony - you have been my hero for so many years and I have gotten so much enjoyment out of your work.

I am praying for you to BEAT THIS.

**never say die** · 01-10-2012, 04:22 PM

to tony iommi the greatest "never say die"

**justme1** · 01-10-2012, 04:31 PM

I was just released from my 12th surgery in 6 years, and this literally knocked me on my ass.
I was IN the hospital when we lost Dio and freaked.

I wish him the best, hope the best treat him, and hope he takes time to rest and recuperate.
It's exhausting treatment, his health matters more to me than any tour or album. I'd rather have him
just here so a good thing in an inconsistent world can keep motivating all of us.

I'm seriously just damn losing it while trying to send the requested best wishes vibes.

**John Sposato** · 01-10-2012, 05:37 PM

I hope he'll be okay. Poor Tony. That was a shock to hear. A couple guys at the shop mentioned it yesterday.

**gunman42782** · 01-10-2012, 06:26 PM

Have already posted, but this is really bothering me. The world NEEDS Tony Iommi. The greatest guitarist of all time, period. I hope and pray you get better bro. No other band has influenced me more than Black Sabbath, and no other guitarist has had the affect on me like you. Kick cancer in the ass man.

**Rusty Bullet** · 01-10-2012, 07:19 PM

All the best wishes to you and your family; everything else is unimportant now. Beat this, and then unfurl the great music this ‘little disease’ tried to hide.

All the best

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