Poison drummer Rikki Rockett battles throat cancer, records messages for kids

• Rikki Rockett, drummer for Poison, recorded messages for his children due to throat cancer.
• Doctors considered removing Rockett's tongue to treat his throat cancer.
• An experimental clinical trial at UC San Diego helped Rockett battle the disease.
• Rockett's condition improved, allowing him to retain his tongue.
• He continues to receive treatment for his cancer.