Lou Koller, singer for beloved US hardcore band Sick Of It All, has been identified with oesophageal most cancers for the second time.
In a video revealed through Sick Of It All’s social media accounts right now (September 30), the frontman mentioned that his most cancers has come again and that “he introduced some buddies with him”.
The information comes simply 4 months after Koller declared that he was cancer-free in Might 2025, following his preliminary analysis in summer time 2024 and his remaining spherical of chemotherapy this February.
Koller says within the video: “Right here’s an replace for you, it’s not one which I need to make, however sadly the most cancers’s come again, and he introduced some buddies with him.”
He continues: “I used to be having a very exhausting time with my restoration. I used to be having a tricky time gaining weight and holding meals down, so I had some scans executed and, positive sufficient, he’s again.
“However, we’re gonna take it day-by-day and see what occurs. I wanna thanks once more to your ethical help. The best way you all attain out to me nonetheless could be very … thanks very a lot. I’ll maintain you up to date and let you understand how it goes, alright?”
Koller co-founded Sick Of It All in Queens, New York together with his guitarist brother Pete in 1986. The lineup is rounded out by drummer Armand Majidi, who served his first stint from 1986 to 1989 earlier than returning in 1991, and bassist Craig Setari, who’s been a member since 1993.
After Lou’s first most cancers analysis final 12 months, Pete launched a GoFundMe which raised greater than $330,000 for the singer’s medical bills. In November, a number of New York bands performed a profit present referred to as I’m In The Battle With Lou at Irving Plaza; proceeds went in direction of supporting Lou and the non-profit organisation Candy Reduction Musicians Fund.
In response to the NHS, oesophageal most cancers “is a most cancers that’s discovered anyplace within the oesophagus, generally referred to as the gullet or meals pipe”. It’s most typical in males over 75, particularly those that’ve suffered from long-term acid reflux disease.
Sick Of It All cancelled all their reside plans with information of Lou’s first most cancers analysis final 12 months, and the band at present don’t have any reveals introduced.
