Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

TV Star Joe Amabile Announces Early-Stage Brain Tumor, Surgery Planned

7/17/2026

39 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Joe Amabile, a TV personality, announced on July 13 that a scan showed a blueberry-sized frontal-lobe lesion, an early-stage glioma.
Doctors said the lesion requires care and scheduled a craniotomy for the end of July.
Amabile reported lightheadedness and anxiety but no headaches, warning that motor and memory problems could develop.
He and wife Serena Pitt talked about the finding on their July 16 podcast, urging fans to get screened.

1 of 1

Story summary

Joe Amabile, a TV personality, announced on July 13 that a scan showed a blueberry-sized frontal-lobe lesion, an early-stage glioma.
Doctors said the lesion requires care and scheduled a craniotomy for the end of July.
Amabile reported lightheadedness and anxiety but no headaches, warning that motor and memory problems could develop.
He and wife Serena Pitt talked about the finding on their July 16 podcast, urging fans to get screened.