3 Doors Down cancels summer tour, including Welcome to Rockville, due to cancer diagnosis

app with, “My prayers are with you my friend!”Linkin Park guitarist Mike Shinoda added, “Prayers up!”Arnold said religiously upholding the band’s concerts would not be right at the time.“It wouldn’t honor these shows like we should, and certainly not in the right spirit,” Arnold said. “It would be more of a negative impact on me and the band as well as on you guys if we went out there and tried to sing through it.”“I can’t wait to get back out there and see everybody,” Arnold said onstage Wednesday. The lead singer’s wife, Terika, consoled their fans in a Facebook post and asked for continued prayers for his healing. Brad Arnold thinks fans for ‘lifting’ him up and thanked medical staffArnold said he was doing well. His three children are conducting quizzes with him, and doctors claim the cancer has not grown and is retreating.He revealed he felt no discomfort in his back, mentioning the first issue that emerged and caused him to seek medical help was a small lump below his arm.“I had a kidney taken out (on April 23) , and they wanted to check the tumor in my lung to see if it had started to retreat — and it has,” Arnold said. “I just wanted to inform everyone that we’re starting the proper course of medication.”He also acknowledged the physicians at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, praising the team for their persistence and noting their expert and methodical approach.“I also want to thank all of the fans for sending across their best wishes,” Arnold mentioned.Brad Arnold diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancerArnold was born and raised in Escatawpa, Mississippi, where he began singing at the age of 13. The band 3 Doors Down was established in 1996, and Arnold has been the lead singer since its inception. Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson, and Matt Roberts, who founded the band, initially performed locally in clubs and bars before achieving mainstream success with their first single, “Kryptonite,” in 2000.Under the leadership of Arnold, 3 Doors Down has amassed an impressive body of work, including six studio albums, three of which earned Platinum certification. The band has become a staple in the rock music scene, with countless hit singles and tours worldwide, building a loyal fan base throughout their career.Arnold’s diagnosis is a significant challenge for the band, as it forces them to focus on his health and well-being, rather than touring and performing. The outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians is a testament to the impact Arnold and 3 Doors Down have had on the music community, with many rallying behind him as he embarks on his journey towards recovery.The band’s decision to cancel their summer tour, including their scheduled appearance at Welcome to Rockville, reflects their commitment to Arnold’s health and underscores the seriousness of his condition. Arnold’s positivity and faith throughout this difficult time are sources of inspiration for fans and loved ones, as he remains determined to face this challenge head-on with the unwavering support of those around him.