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Dez Fafara's Benign Tumor Shrinks After Fasting, Shows Proceed

7/28/2026

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Dez Fafara, frontman of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber, was diagnosed with a benign head tumor near his jaw.
Because doctors delayed surgery to avoid speech or facial loss, scans now show the tumor has slightly shrunk.
Fafara credits fasting, diet changes and a positive mindset for the shrinkage and will not cancel upcoming shows.
Earlier health issues cancelled Coal Chamber’s “Fiend For The Fans” U.S. tour and DevilDriver’s 2023 Bloodstock slot.

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Dez Fafara, frontman of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber, was diagnosed with a benign head tumor near his jaw.
Because doctors delayed surgery to avoid speech or facial loss, scans now show the tumor has slightly shrunk.
Fafara credits fasting, diet changes and a positive mindset for the shrinkage and will not cancel upcoming shows.
Earlier health issues cancelled Coal Chamber’s “Fiend For The Fans” U.S. tour and DevilDriver’s 2023 Bloodstock slot.