From VICE · Stephen Andrew Galiher · · 50s
Metal Singer Reveals Aggressive Brain Tumor Is Inoperable
Amanda Somerville says her inoperable brain tumor treatment only gains time.
In brief
Amanda Somerville says her inoperable brain tumor treatment only gains time. Metal singer Amanda Somerville has an inoperable aggressive brain tumor treated to gain time. Originally reported by VICE.
Amanda Somerville
Symphonic metal singer Amanda Somerville has been battling brain cancer.
Inoperable Brain Tumor
She revealed the brain tumor doctors found is inoperable and only treated to gain time.
Diagnosis Details
On September 8th, she was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, an aggressive, inoperable brain tumor.
Current Treatment
She is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy in Germany with her husband Sander Gommans by her side.
Treatment Outlook
Her doctors say the tumor is only treated to gain time, but she remains hopeful with new treatments.
The takeaway
Metal singer Amanda Somerville has an inoperable aggressive brain tumor treated to gain time.
