Is Tony Iommi’s Health Issue Getting Worse? Black Sabbath Rocker Offers Updates

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about his health status more than a decade since he received his lymphoma diagnosis.

Iommi and his Black Sabbath bandmates marked the end of their 49 years of career in 2011 when they launched "The End" tour. The band decided to finally bring down the curtain due to the guitarist's health condition that prevented him from having long travel for an extended period of time.

Tony Iommi Shares Health Update

In a Thursday interview on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" (via Blabbermouth), Iommi opened up about his health following his battle with early-stage lymphoma and how he had been up and down due to his condition.

"I go for my checks. In fact, I was there the day before yesterday, just getting different checks again," he said. "It's like any old person [laughs] - you have problems. But, no, all in all, it's been pretty good."

Iommi clarified that he has been good after his cancer diagnosis, although he reportedly suffered other ailments over the years.

The Black Sabbath guitarist explained that his decision to do things to keep himself up helps him feel motivated as it pushes him to move.

As for where his current cancer battle stands, Iommi disclosed that his doctors keep the cancer cells under control and check his immune system all the time. He received vitamin B12 shots and made them more effective by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Tony Iommi's Cancer Diagnosis Causes Him To Give Up Touring

Continuing his explanation regarding his diagnosis, the guitarist said his health battle caused him to stop major tours due to the shows' length and locations. His oncologist advised him not to fly so much and not do a straining amount of work that could affect his condition.

Despite that, he expressed his desire to hold a US tour, although he is reportedly open to doing something else along the line.

Iommi revealed he received offers to do various things over the past years, but he did not share what those gigs were and whether he accepted any of them.

As part of his treatment, he underwent several procedures while recording his music project, "13," a few years before receiving another operation to remove a non-cancerous lump from his throat.