Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has revealed that he was recently diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, which is a type of kidney cancer.
In a video message to fans, Arnold said:
“Hey, everybody, it’s Brad from 3 Doors Down. I hope you’re having a great day today,” Arnold said in his video. “I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today. So I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out and had actually got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal [cell] carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And it’s stage 4, and that’s not real good. You know what? We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all. But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer. And we’re sorry for that. And I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get. And I think it’s time for me to maybe go listen to [3 Doors Down’s 2008 hit] ‘It’s Not My Time’ a little bit. Thank you guys so much. God loves you, we love you. See ya.”
Brad Arnold also explained that the band will have to cancel their upcoming tour dates supporting Creed on the Summer of ’99 tour.
