Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Cancels Tour

Brad Arnold, lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and will be stepping away from touring to focus on treatment, Fox News reports.

In an emotional video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, the 46-year-old frontman shared that he was recently diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma — a type of kidney cancer that has metastasized to his lungs.

“I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today,” the Mississippi native said in the video. “A couple weeks ago I started feeling sick, went to the hospital, and they found out I had clear cell carcinoma that had spread to my lung.”

Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Arnold expressed confidence and peace about the road ahead. “I have no fear,” he said. “I sincerely am not scared of it at all.”

As a result of his diagnosis, Arnold confirmed that 3 Doors Down will cancel their upcoming summer tour. “We’re sorry for that,” he told fans, asking them to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. “I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get.”

Referencing the band’s 2008 single “It’s Not My Time,” Arnold noted the song now holds even deeper personal meaning. “Now, I believe ‘It’s Not My Time’ is really my song,” he said.

In the caption accompanying the video, Arnold added: “This’ll be a battle, so we need our prayer warriors! Thank y’all for being the best fans in the world. We love y’all!”

3 Doors Down formed in the mid-1990s and rose to prominence with hits like “Kryptonite,” which Arnold wrote while still in high school. He is now the only remaining founding member of the band. The current lineup includes Chet Roberts, Justin Biltonen, Chris Henderson, and Greg Upchurch. Former guitarist and original member Matt Roberts passed away in 2016 from a drug overdose.

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. While its exact causes are often unknown, risk factors can include smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease.

Arnold concluded his message with gratitude and faith: “Thank you, guys, so much. God loves you. We love you. See you.”