Brad Arnold, lead singer of the alternative rock band 3 Doors Down, made a shocking announcement on May 7. He told fans on social media he had some “not so good news.” After a recent illness, he went to the hospital and received a devastating diagnosis. At just 46 years old, Brad faces stage 4 kidney cancer. Sadly, the clear cell renal cell carcinoma has spread to his lungs. But Brad Arnold isn’t fearful of his cancer diagnosis and is turning to his faith to get him through.

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Though Brad Arnold will not be touring this summer, he does not fear cancer. He asked his fans to continue to lift him in prayer, and he began this new stage of his life.

“Thank you for all the memories so far. Now, I believe ‘ITS NOT MY TIME’ is really my song. This’ll be a battle so we need our prayers warriors! Thank y’all for being the best fans in the world. We love y’all,” he wrote on Instagram.

Many fans and fellow musicians shared prayers for Brad Arnold after he revealed his cancer diagnosis.

“If anyone has the FAITH and STRENGTH to face this fight, it’s YOU brother. You and your family are in my prayers daily. We can do ALL things through CHRIST. I think I can speak for all of us, we are lifting you up in prayer right now believing without doubt for your total healing! I love you bro,” Scott Stapp wrote.

Gavin Degraw agreed writing, “May God bless you brother. Showing us how to conquer the darkness with light.”

A fan shared their own cancer story and a message of hope with Brad Arnold. “Hey Brad – I have been living with Stage IV Clear Cell RCC for 8 years now. Originally diagnosed with Stage III 15 years ago. Many treatment options, but make sure you’re seeing a specialist. Happy to share my story. Praying for you,” they wrote.