‘It’s Been a Hell of a Year…But No I Don’t Really Want to Talk About It,’ Says Cancer Fighter & Former ‘AGT’ Contestant, Nightbirde, Who Asks Fans to Support Her Song ‘New Year’s Eve’

Nightbirde is a cancer fighter and former America’s Got Talent contestant and she knows it’s been a difficult year for many due to the pandemic, especially for those, like her, fighting cancer.  “It's been a hell of a year.. but no, I don't really wanna talk about it,” she shared on Instagram.

 

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She also asks fans to support her 2020 song “New Year’s Eve.” She says it can be found “anywhere and everywhere that you can find music.”

Fans lent their support, with many commenting on her Instagram post. Instagram user @debrakey writes, “Merry Christmas Sweet lady….Trying my best to help…Praying for a miracle for a earth Angel.” A Brazilian fan, @lukalulis, writes, “Perfect song! Stay strong @_nightbirde.” And @atheistmkm wishes the singer a “happy peaceful 2022,” and calls Nightbirde a “fighter.” And @zaga.m is prayer for the singer, saying, “Prayers for a better year.”

Nightbirde’s Cancer Battle

Earlier this year, Nightbirde appeared on America's Got Talent and stole the hearts of viewers and judges. She shared that her breast cancer had spread to her liver and her lungs. Her battle began in 2017 when a 4-centimeter tumor was discovered on her breast. She underwent six rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for treatment.

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And in 2019, she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer on New Year's Eve. Her doctors discovered multiple tumors on her liver, lungs, lymph nodes, ribs, and spine. She was told that she had three to six months to live but she surprised doctors with her strength and endurance amid treatment.

Metastatic breast cancer treatment options include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drugs. Sometimes, radiation or surgery might also be considered at this stage. Nightbirde recently shared that some of her tumors have miraculously shrunk.

An Overview of Treatment Options for Advanced Breast Cancer

Making Art Through Cancer

As a singer, Nightbirde knows the healing power of art intimately. Alongside treatment or after beating cancer some people may turn to various artistic outlets (i.e. singing, dancing, painting, crafting) to help them cope with their cancer journey.

Related: Pierce Brosnan Reveals How Art Helped Him Cope During First Wife's Ovarian Cancer: "Now the pain sometimes comes through in color"

Some people also use art to handle feelings of grief after suffering a cancer-related loss. Whenever and however you turn to art, its healing benefits in terms of mental health are well-documented and substantiated. A Very Well Mind reports that a 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association says that less than an hour of creative activity can reduce stress and have a positive effect on your mental health. And that's true regardless of artistic experience or talent, the author notes.

Michael Rees is a sculptor, professor, and a survivor of HPV-linked throat cancer who explored his cancer journey through his art.  

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