Rage Against The Machine's Tim Commerford reveals private battle with prostate cancer

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Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford has revealed that he has been privately battling prostate cancer.The 54-year-old musician opened up about his health with Spin magazine on Monday just two months after the iconic rock band was forced to cancel their North American tour.Tim got candid as he told the publication: 'I’ve been dealing with some pretty serious s***.

Sad: Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford (pictured performing in New York City back in August) has revealed that he has been privately battling prostate cancer'Right before I was about to go on tour with Rage, I had my prostate removed, and I have prostate cancer.' Tim has always been in good shape as he has been performing for decades in sleeveless tops and even shirtless but the star talked about how the disease can come for anyone.He explained: 'I've been someone that's taken a lot of pride in being in shape and taking care of myself.

But it's something where either you're lucky or not.'  Bond: The 54-year-old musician opened up about health with Spin magazine on Monday two months after the iconic rock band was forced to cancel their North American tour (pictured from left to right in February 1993: Zack De La Rocha, Tim , Brad Wilk, and Tom Morello) At the time of publication only family, bandmates, and close friends knew of Tim's diagnosis.The bassist got candid about his condition as he said that he has started to wonder if every feeling, physical change, and pretty much anything going on in his body or mind has to do with having cancer.He explained: 'Whatever it is, it makes me wonder if it’s happening because I have cancer.