Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford, 54, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In an interview with Spin, the 54-year-old bassist said he was dealing with some “pretty serious” problems: Just before he was due to tour with Rage this summer, “I had my prostate removed and I have prostate cancer “.
The rocker’s girlfriend and his two sons – Xavier, 20, and Quentin, 18 – were by his side, according to the magazine, supporting him as he battled the disease. “I was someone who took a lot of pride in being in shape and taking care of myself,” Commerford said. “But it’s something you’re either lucky with or not.” He would have struggled to stay positive.
Speaking about cancer, Commerford said it was “a brutal psychological journey. I’ve tried to find support groups and it’s difficult to find people and it’s difficult to talk about it.” The musician is now on the road to recovery, as he further revealed.
Commerford also said in the interview that he received tips from Lance Armstrong (51), who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996. “I’m friends with Lance Armstrong and he gave me some great advice that will probably prolong my life,” he said of the former cycling star.
