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Travers expects leukemia recovery

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Singer Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary is undergoing treatment for leukemia but expects a full recovery, E! Online reported.

Travers, 67, is undergoing chemotherapy and "looks forward to touring again with the trio soon," said a statement for the singer whose 1960s folk trio has had success in more recent times.

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Peter, Paul & Mary's "Carry It On," a five-disc set of greatest hits, received critical acclaim after its February release. The band also was to start a spring 2005 tour, details of which were uncertain given Travers' illness.

A spokesman said Travers was optimistic she will make a full recovery from leukemia.

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