US EditionMusic Star Undergoes Brain Surgery After Concert Scare
Chad Gilbert regained hand function immediately after surgery to remove brain tumors linked to his ongoing cancer battle, sharing recovery progress on Instagram.
- On Tuesday, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert announced he successfully underwent surgery to remove three brain tumors, sharing the update on Instagram after losing limb control last month.
- Gilbert has battled health complications since 2021, when he was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer called metastatic pheochromocytoma that spread to his spine and lungs, requiring intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
- During a February 20 performance in Nashville, Tennessee, the guitarist began "struggling to control the movements" of his left hand and leg; a CT scan on the 23rd revealed the three new brain tumors.
- Following the successful February 27 operation, Gilbert reported he immediately regained function in his left hand and has been documenting his hospital recovery alongside his wife and daughter.
- Quoting his radiation oncologist, the guitarist described his diagnosis as "not a fatal blow" but "the beginning of a new chapter," telling fans he is "looking forward to sharing more music and fun" upon recovery.
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New Found Glory founding member Chad Gilbert undergoes surgery to remove 3 brain tumors amid battle with rare cancer
The musician has been open about his health journey with fans by sharing updates on Instagram.Chad GilbertCredit: Andrew Benge/RedfernsKey PointsNew Found Glory member Chad Gilbert underwent surgery to remove 3 brain tumors amid his battle with cancer."This is not a fatal blow and not the end of your story, just the beginning of a new chapter," the musician recalled his radiation oncologist telling him after his recent procedure.In late 2021, Gi…
New Found Glory Guitarist Shares Health Update a Month After Brain Surgery: ‘Beginning of a New Chapter'
The past month has been a whirlwind for New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert. On March 24th, he shared an update on his health on his Instagram account. On February 20, New Found Glory released their latest album, Listen Up!. To celebrate its release, the veteran pop-punk band played an acoustic set at Nashville record shop Grimey’s. It was then that Gilbert immediately knew something was wrong. “[I] was struggling to control the movements of …
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