Chad Gilbert shares health update after surgery to remove three brain tumours

Chad Gilbert, guitarist of New Found Glory, underwent emergency surgery after scans found three brain tumours and has reported immediate improvement in left-hand function while continuing recovery.

Chad Gilbert, the 45-year-old guitarist of New Found Glory, went to A&E on February 20 after weakness in his leg caused a fall, following earlier difficulty controlling his left hand during a show. A CT scan identified three tumours in his brain and he underwent emergency surgery to remove them. He has posted that he regained use of his left hand immediately after the operation and describes his recovery as bumpy but improving. Known details: - Gilbert experienced loss of hand control on stage in Nashville, and three days later sought emergency care after a leg weakness-related fall. - A CT scan showed three brain tumours, which were removed in emergency surgery. - He reported immediate improvement in left-hand function after the operation and said he is getting stronger day by day. - His medical history includes a December 2021 diagnosis of an adrenal gland tumour that spread to his liver and subsequent surgeries, spinal surgery for recurrence, discovery of lung nodules, and rounds of chemotherapy. Summary: The operation to remove the brain tumours was reported as successful and Gilbert has described gradual improvement in function during recovery. Undetermined at this time.