2006-11-27 18:12:05 -
Irish folk singer TOMMY MAKEM has is battling lung cancer, but refuses to let the disease stop him from touring.
The 74-year-old was diagnosed in May (06) and insists he will continue to play for fans "as long as he has a voice to sing".
Makem is not suffering from any pain at the moment, saying, "I'm still up and positive."