The 50-year-old Scottish rocker � real name Derek William Dick � recently underwent a biopsy which resulted in doctors finding an "irregular cell growth" in his throat.
The singer explains on his Myspace blog: "I had an examination. As soon as I heard the phrase 'irregular cell growth' my mind went cold. I knew what it meant. - more on this story
Preview and Purchase Marillion CDs
Travel News, Trips and Tips: Sammy Hagar Opens Sammy's Island at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Travel News, Trips and Tips: Austria Wants to Know 'What's Your Sign?'
On The Record: The Hu, On Thorns I Lay and Psygnosis
Quick Flicks: Foghat - Slow Ride - Live in Concert
Sites and Sounds: The Big Easy Cruise: A Feast of Louisiana Music and Food
AC/DC Rocks Highway To Hell Classic In Pro-Shot Video From Spain
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Announces 'Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2'
Bad Omens Stream 'Concrete Jungle [The OST]'
Dream Evil Return With 'Metal Gods'
Flotsam And Jetsam Go 'Primal' With New Video
Cactus Recruits Joe Bonamassa & Billy Sheehan For 'Parchman Farm'
Howard Jones Announces 'Live From The O2'
Buffalo Tom Deliver New Album 'Jump Rope'