Country music artist Nat Myers has publicly addressed a series of negative and hateful comments from followers, coming one full year after he first revealed his diagnosis with an incurable form of cancer. The singer recently took to Instagram to post a reflective Reel, featuring poignant images from his hospital stay last year following the discovery of a sarcoma, a type of cancer affecting bones and soft tissues.
A Year of Reflection and Resilience
In the detailed caption accompanying the post, Myers opened up about his harrowing journey, writing, "A year ago today I went into a hospital and nearly never got out." He described confronting mortality, stating, "I learned something had been tryna kill me, but it ain’t trying hard enough. I stood at the doorway of death, and became a brother of Lazarus, and a servant of Janus, the two-headed god of beginnings, ends, transitions, and time."
Myers expressed a profound sense of spiritual deliverance, noting, "The Lord delivered me I have no doubt. He made me see both the curses and the blessings. I continue to chase the ungraspable phantom of life and shall for some time."
Confronting Cruelty Amidst Adversity
The singer then bravely shared a specific hate comment from a follower, which read, "they hope the cancer takes me" and accused him of being "the worst thing that happened to blues music since s*** gone electric." In response, Myers displayed remarkable resilience, writing, "I’m sad to say I won’t be headed nowhere. Every moment I learn to live again."
He added a defiant message, saying, "It’s nice knowing there are people praying on my downfall, cuz I have an army prayin otherwise. We’ll see how my heart weighs against the feather one day, but not today, and not tomorrow."
Gratitude and Medical Journey
Myers concluded his emotional caption by expressing infinite love for his friends, music, and family, writing, "I have tasted many medicines, but there is none more powerful. Persist, endure, and thrive. And find you some good nurses and doctors. I can attest they can save a lost cause."
The singer first disclosed his cancer diagnosis in February 2025, explaining on Instagram that he initially believed he had a lung infection, which was later identified as a sarcoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, sarcoma encompasses a broad group of cancers occurring in the bones and soft tissues of the body.
Defying Medical Prognoses
At the time of his initial announcement, Myers revealed that doctors had given him limited time to live, but he chose to live by his own odds. He stated, "Doctors of varying humanity have given me days, or weeks to live, but I live by my odds and not theirs. I am currently looking for the next opportunities to overcome this cool deck of cards I’ve been dealt."
He also shared positive updates about his treatment, noting, "I’ve been taken off most my IV’s and gotten off a lot of the drugs they had me on."
Overwhelming Support from Fans
Myers' latest Instagram post has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, with dozens of comments wishing him well in the face of both his cancer diagnosis and the negative remarks. One fan commented, "We are so happy you are still here, beating the odds. So proud of you," while another wrote, "Glad you are on the earth with us, Nat. You’re a treasure."
This public sharing highlights not only the personal struggles of a public figure battling a serious illness but also the unfortunate reality of online hate, even in times of profound personal crisis.
