Nat Myers Canceled Tour Dates After Cancer Growth
The musician has shifted to radiation therapy following a worsening in his intimal sarcoma diagnosis.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Cancer
Musician Nat Myers has canceled all scheduled tour dates through October 2026 after recent scans revealed his intimal sarcoma had grown. He is now undergoing 15 radiation treatments.
Why it matters
The change in treatment plan follows fluid buildup in the lungs and scan results from September 2026 showing the cancer progressed. Myers is stopping chemotherapy to focus on his new radiation regimen.
Myers is undergoing 15 sessions of radiation therapy after previously completing eleven cycles of gem-tax chemotherapy. The treatment shift was prompted by cancer growth in his pulmonary artery.
The players
Nat Myers
Nat Myers is a blues musician who is currently undergoing treatment for intimal sarcoma.
The details
After receiving scan results in September 2026, Myers canceled appearances including a slot at Austin City Limits. He plans to return to the stage for the Big Blues Bender in 2027.
Timeline
2025: Nat Myers received his initial sarcoma diagnosis.
August 2026: Fluid buildup led to a change in chemotherapy.
September 2026: New scan results showed cancer growth.
October 2026: End of the period for canceled tour dates.
October 8, 2026: Tickets for Big Blues Bender go on sale.
The Big Picture
This case follows the pattern of complex treatment shifts often documented for patients managing rare vascular tumors monitored by the National Cancer Institute's Rare Tumor Patient Engagement Network.
Patients dealing with rare sarcomas may face complex shifts in treatment plans, such as moving from chemotherapy to targeted radiation, as indicated by recent scan results. Individuals experiencing symptoms like fluid buildup should consult their oncological team to review potential changes in their care regimen.
The takeaway
Navigating a rare cancer diagnosis often requires flexibility as treatment plans evolve in response to medical scans and physical symptoms. Patients and their families should remain in close communication with medical providers when managing long-term therapeutic shifts.
What happens next
Tickets for the 2027 Big Blues Bender are scheduled to go on sale October 8, 2026.
Further reading
For additional context on diagnosis and management, visit the Cancer section.
More information
For event details, visit the Big Blues Bender event website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
