Three Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis in emotional video
In an incredibly heartfelt video message, Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down's lead vocalist, shared with fans the heart-wrenching news of his health situation, revealing he is in a battle against stage 4 kidney cancer.
The 45-year-old musician disclosed that he has been diagnosed with clear cell renal carcinoma - a serious and fast-moving form of kidney cancer, which has already spread to his lungs.
"Hi everybody, it's Brad, from 3 Doors Down," he starts the message, maintaining a composed yet emotional tone. "I hope you're having a great day today. Um, got some not so good news for you today."
Arnold continued by detailing the lead-up to this grim diagnosis, which began with symptoms prompting a hospital visit, reports the Mirror.
"(I was) sick a couple of weeks ago and then I went to the hospital and got checked out; actually got the diagnosis that I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma, that had metastasized into my lungs," he conveyed. "And that's stage 4, and that's not real good.",
Nonetheless, the diagnosis did not seem to shake Arnold's strong faith and tranquility. "But you know what, we serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything," he declared.
"So I have no fear; I really sincerely am not scared of it at all."
Due to his urgent medical needs, Arnold announced the cancellation of 3 Doors Down's upcoming summer tour.
"But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer and we're sorry for that," he told fans, extending his genuine apologies for the disruption.
The band's official website now reflects the sombre news with a brief update: "no upcoming events."
They were scheduled to play at various locations, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida this month, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in New Jersey come July, and an August show at the White River Amphitheatre in Washington.
Arnold also made a heartfelt request, stating: "I'd love for you to lift me up in prayer any chance you get."
He concluded his courageous announcement by sharing that the band's track 'It's Not My Time' will act as his personal anthem during this challenging period.
"It's time for me to listen to 'It's Not My Time a little bit, right? Thank you guys so much. God loves you, we love you. See ya."
In a touching caption, Arnold wrote: "Thank you for all the memories so far. Now, I believe 'ITS NOT MY TIME' is really my song. This'll be a battle so we need our prayers warriors! Thank y'all for being the best fans in the world. We love y'all!".
Following his heartfelt revelation, fans of Brad have expressed their support and sorrow. One fan commented, "I'm sobbing. I'm so sorry. Life is so unfair," while another shared, "So so so so so sad to hear this. You are so strong my man. You got this."
Another supporter conveyed their sentiments, saying, "It's an awful world we live in when bad things happen to good people. Sending you so much love Brad."
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