So So Glos vocalist and bassist Alex Levine revealed that he's been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor and is raising money to fund his treatment on GoFundMe. Alex detailed his diagnosis on Instagram, writing, "The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of extreme highs & lows. Almost immediately following the @sosoglos show, I began to experience the same sinus issues that led to emergency surgery the week prior. After a series of tests, I found out that I have a cancerous tumor. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is what they call it… Treatment will be lengthy & intensive. With all means of income on hold, I'm reaching out to ask for wide-community support." Read it in full below.
Alex wrote that he hopes to continue making music throughout his treatment, including finishing the next So So Glos record, making music as Alex Orange Drink, and completing the musical he's been writing with Gym Shorts. "Though my life will be almost entirely dedicated to treatment & recovery, my mental well-being is tied to my output; art is my therapy," he writes.
Donate to the GoFundMe here. Best wishes to Alex for good health and a comfortable recovery.
Hello friends. Some news. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of extreme highs & lows. Almost immediately following the @sosoglos show, I began to experience the same sinus issues that led to emergency surgery the week prior. After a series of tests, I found out that I have a cancerous tumor. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is what they call it.
The time since has been grueling. Panic attack marathons, worst-case scenario doom-think. All of it.
As someone who has dealt with a rare disease (HOMOCYSTINURIA) & the anxieties that come with it since birth, navigating health is something I have all too much experience with.
My whole life I’ve been guided down hospital hallways, held by rebel music. What’s gotten me this far is the endless desire to create. This cancer is rare & the treatment outcome is uncertain, but I'm 100% committed to using every ounce of energy to continue making art.
Treatment will be lengthy & intensive. With all means of income on hold, I'm reaching out to ask for wide-community support. So far, it looks likely that my insurance will cover some medical costs, but not all. Though my life will be almost entirely dedicated to treatment & recovery, my mental well-being is tied to my output; art is my therapy. I want to finish the next @sosoglos album, continue recording for @alexorangedrink, & complete the musical I’ve been working on with @gymshortsmusic.
All GoFundMe donations will go to basic living expenses, additional medical expenses & resources necessary to the creative process. If unable to help monetarily, services from anyone looking to lend a hand can write to: alexorangedrinkcancerfund at gmail.
My hope is that the art yielded will help me through this. It’s scary but I have so much gratitude for the support. I’m gonna fight this the only way I know how and in my book, the underdog always wins.
Thanks to @zachstaggers for helping with this fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who reached out. If you don't hear back please understand I feel the love and will get back to you as soon as I can.
I believe I’ll get through to the other side. I love you. Life is good. Take your pain & make champagne.
? ALEXANDER ZAROU LEVINE