# Doug Dulgarian Diagnosed With Cancer

> Philadelphia hardcore band founder Doug Dulgarian diagnosed with cancer cancels tour.
- Title: Doug Dulgarian Diagnosed With Cancer · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: Philadelphia hardcore band founder Doug Dulgarian diagnosed with cancer cancels tour. doug duglarian, philadelphia, hardcore band · reported by Pitchfork.
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- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/they-are-gutting-a-body-of-waters-doug-dulgarian-diagnosed-with-cancer
- Author: Hattie Lindert
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:02:37.227+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: doug duglarian, philadelphia, hardcore band, cancer, tour, kool faith loosies ii, music, culture
## Doug Dulgarian diagnosed
Philadelphia hardcore band founder Doug Dulgarian diagnosed with cancer.
## Tour canceled
Band cancels North American tour save for three December shows.
## Diagnosis date
Dulgarian received diagnosis on October 16 same day band released mixtape Kool Faith / Loosies II.
## Band's statement
Dulgarian says music and community gave him purpose before cancer diagnosis.
## GoFundMe launched
GoFundMe to support Dulgarian and band during treatment launched today.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia hardcore band founder Doug Dulgarian diagnosed with cancer cancels tour.