Bicep‘s Matt McBriar has revealed that he is recovering after having a brain tumour surgically removed sharing he’s “incredibly grateful and lucky.”
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McBriar – who makes up one-half of the electronic dance duo alongside Andrew Ferguson – took to his official Instagram to share a photo of himself in a hospital gurney wearing an oxygen mask and holding up the horns sign. In the post’s caption, he revealed that he recently underwent brain tumour surgery and is in the process of healing.
“Towards the end of 2023, I got some intense localised headaches matched with a weird fatigue that felt new. I got several blood tests in spring 2024 which came back indicating that something was wrong, so my GP arranged an MRI followed by a CT scan,” he began in the caption.
He continued: “Unfortunately, they told me they had discovered a large, and pretty rare Craniopharyngioma tumour on my pituitary gland (in my brain). The good news is firstly, it’s almost certainly not cancerous and secondly, I’ve caught it in the earlier stages of damage. I’d been very lucky to get those initial blood tests followed by an MRI. Had it been much longer I might’ve lost some eyesight and a load of other problems due to the size and position of the tumour pressing on my optic nerves.”
McBriar went on to share that he had gone through various rounds of hospital appointments and test due to the tumour and finally had surgery to remove it last week (August 9).
He added that he made the personal choice to proceed with playing live shows normally following his diagnosis as a way to keep on living life and to keep his mind busy. He went on to say that the surgery went well and he is currently recovering in the hospital.
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“Recovery will be at least 6-8 weeks and a long road of aftercare but I’m feeling incredibly grateful and lucky,” he wrote.
He continued: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the amazing consultants, surgeons, doctors and nurses at the NHS who have looked after me and been so amazing, kind and empathetic.
“The support I’ve received has been incredible, I can’t say this enough. Appointments were arranged with sometimes only hours’ notice and communication incredibly fast and direct. Our healthcare system is very precious and worth fighting for!”
He ended with: “Whilst I am in recovery Andy will be performing upcoming shows as Bicep solo until further notice. Thanks for understanding.Finally, a heartfelt thanks to my family, friends and work colleagues who have been my absolute rock through this behind the scenes. Love you all. Matt X.”
Back in June, Bicep shared their latest single from the ongoing CHROMA project, ‘CHROMA 004 ROLA’.