Brad Arnold, the longtime lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, has announced he has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. The 46-year-old musician revealed the diagnosis in a heartfelt video message shared via the band’s Instagram account.
Arnold explained that he had been feeling unwell and, after medical evaluation, was diagnosed with clear cell renal carcinoma — a form of kidney cancer that has now metastasized to his lungs.
“I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and went to the hospital and got checked out,” Arnold shared in the video. “I actually got the diagnosis that I have a clear cell renal carcinoma that has metastasized into my lung… and that’s stage four, and that’s not real good.” 
Clear cell renal carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer. When it reaches stage 4, it means the cancer has spread beyond the kidney to other parts of the body, making treatment and recovery more complex.
Despite the severity of his diagnosis, Arnold expressed strong faith and optimism. “But you know what? We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything,” he said. “So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all.”
Due to his health situation, 3 Doors Down has canceled all their upcoming tour dates, including their planned appearance at the Welcome to Rockville Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida, and a full summer tour across the United States.
Arnold closed his message by requesting prayers from fans and referencing one of the band’s most inspirational songs: “I’d love for you to lift me up in your prayers every chance you get, and I think it’s time for me to go listen to ‘It’s Not My Time’ a little bit, right?”
3 Doors Down first rose to fame in 2000 with their hit “Kryptonite.” Their debut album The Better Life went platinum seven times. Arnold remains the only original and longest-serving member of the group. In recent years, he has spoken publicly about overcoming alcoholism, having quit drinking in 2016.
