Punk singer and guitarist Dez Cadena, a beloved member of Black Flag, Misfits, DC3, Vida, Ella & The Blacks, Red Kross and Flag is battling throat cancer. The 54-year-old musician has just finished radiation treatment and is confident he will return to perform within a year.

Cadena’s friends have started him a GoFundMe page to help his medical expenses. A statement on the page reads, “We ask you today to donate funds to help Dez’s cause, as this friendly man has given so much to the music community, and he is literally a living punk rock legend, having played on some of the classic records of the genre, and remains one of the most beloved members of the scene.We ask you to please consider donating anything you can to help see Dez through the next year, so he can resume his proper place on the stages and records of our future.Thank you for assisting us in helping this very kind man in his time of need.” The pages goal is to raise $35,ooo and within five days of operation they have raised over $6,000.

Cadena joined Black Flag in 1980 as a singer then switched to guitar when Rollins joined the band. He then left Black Flag and joined Damaged. He was a member of the Misfits from 2001 until earlier this year, when he announced that he had left the band. He played in FLAG alongside former Black Flag members Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson, and Descendents guitarist Stephen Egerton.

Positive thoughts being sent over to Cadena and his family and hope for a speedy recovery. If you’re interested in helping Dez out in any way you can donate to his GoFundMe page.