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On July 10, Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox was in the hospital for what is anticipated to be his last cancer-related surgery, as per theprp. Earlier this year, Cox made his fight with cancer public, disclosing that on April 1st, 2025, he received a stage 3 cancer diagnosis. Since then, he has had surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for the illness. This most recent surgical procedure is anticipated to be a more remedial treatment after receiving the all-clear. This is his statement before the operation:
BIG DAY!!! My lovely baby mamma and I are at the hospital for what my medical team hopes will be my final cancer surgery.
This has been a long, difficult journey filled with appointments, tests, surgeries, and more uncertainty than I ever imagined. Through it all, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have the love and support of my family, friends, my doctors, and all of you. I can’t thank everyone enough for the encouragement, prayers, and kindness you’ve shown me every step of the way.
I’m beyond grateful for how far we’ve come. I’m alive, I’m getting stronger every day, and today feels like another huge step toward putting this chapter behind me.
I can’t wait to finish recovering, get healthy, and get back where I belong—on stage with @coalchamberofficial . Seeing all of you again is a huge part of what’s kept me motivated through this fight.
Thank you for believing in me. Here’s to healing, recovery, and the road ahead.
FxCK CANCER !!!
Mikey
He’s shared another update after the surgery.
First steps post surgery ! I’m In a ridiculous amount of pain and I have a massive hole in my stomach that will act as a drain and heal itself . They also had to cut my ab muscle and sewed it back together so that is pain every time I breathe but Surgery was a massive success and hopefully the last one . I now have to get my walking ability back and then get into all my PT . If I can get a handle on my neuropathy and joint pain we are looking good . I’ll be ready to go full steam in a few months !
Fxck Cancer
