Joe Amabile’s Brain Tumor News: A Super Simple Explainer

Who Is Joe Amabile?

Joe Amabile is a 40‑year‑old TV personality best known from the dating show Bachelor in Paradise. Here’s a quick background:

• He first appeared on The Bachelorette (season 14 with Becca Kufrin) in 2018.
• He then joined Bachelor in Paradise season 5 and dated Kendall Long (they broke up in 2020).
• In 2021, he returned for Bachelor in Paradise season 7 and got engaged to Serena Pitt.
• Joe and Serena got married in October 2022.

What Happened? (Joe’s Health Update)

On Monday, July 13, Joe posted an Instagram video to share a medical update with his fans. In his own words, here is the story step‑by‑step:

1. Full‑body scan (Prenuvo): Joe did a special non‑invasive body scan called a Prenuvo. He didn’t initially share the results because the scan found a lesion (a weird spot) in his brain.
2. Follow‑up brain MRI: Because of that finding, he went for a brain MRI (a machine that uses magnets to take detailed pictures of the brain).
3. The discovery: The MRI showed a lesion about the size of a blueberry. Doctors think it looks like a glioma, which is a type of brain tumor.
4. Surgery plan: Joe needs brain surgery to remove the lesion and test it. In his video he first said “next week,” but added text that said “(Surgery is in two weeks … my bad).” So the operation is about two weeks from the post.
5. Hospital: He captioned the clip that he will undergo a craniotomy (brain surgery) at @memorialsloankettering (Memorial Sloan Kettering, a famous cancer hospital).

Important Point: Joe said doctors told him “it’s really early stages.” He hopes “they are able to get it all” and promised to keep followers updated.

What Do the Medical Words Mean? (ELI5)

Let’s break down the tricky terms in a kid‑friendly way:

• Lesion: A spot or area in the body that looks different from normal – like a freckle on the skin but inside the brain.
• Glioma: A tumor (a lump of cells that grow where they shouldn’t) that starts from the brain’s supporting “glue” cells.
• MRI (and Prenuvo): Big, safe machines that take clear pictures of the inside of your body without cutting you open. Prenuvo is a brand of full‑body MRI.
• Craniotomy: A surgery where doctors gently open a part of the skull (the bone around the brain) to remove something like a tumor – like opening a box to take out a toy.

How Is Joe Feeling?

Joe shared honest feelings:

• The past month has been “a lot of ups and downs.”
• He said, “I definitely wasn’t expecting this. I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh, something like this will never happen to me.’ And here I am.”
• He is “doing my best to stay positive” and feels lucky to have support from family and friends .
• He went back and forth about posting online but decided: “ultimately this is now part of my life now, so might as well. Onto a new journey.”

Support From Bachelor Nation & Friends

Joe got lots of love in the comments:

• Jenna Johnson (his former Dancing With the Stars partner): “Omg Joe! Sending you all the love and support ”
• Zac Clark (The Bachelorette alum): “Love you bro. You are a great friend to me and many others. You are going to get through this and then help a lot of people. Keep going.”
• Jason Tartick (Bachelor Nation): “Sending prayers and love man.”

Related Stories (Optional Reading)

• Bachelor in Paradise’s Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt’s Relationship Timeline (they met on season 7, got engaged, and married in 2022).
• The couple arrived in Charleston for a second wedding celebration in 2023.

Summary

Joe Amabile, a 40‑year‑old Bachelor in Paradise star, learned from a full‑body Prenuvo scan and follow‑up MRI that he has a blueberry‑size brain lesion likely to be a glioma (a tumor). Because it’s early stage, he will have a craniotomy (brain surgery) in about two weeks at Memorial Sloan Kettering to remove and test it. Joe is staying positive, surrounded by support from his wife Serena, family, and fellow Bachelor Nation friends, and will keep fans posted.

FAQ

Q1: What is a Prenuvo scan?
A: It’s a full‑body MRI that takes detailed pictures inside your body without surgery or radiation, often used to catch health problems early.

Q2: What is a glioma?
A: It’s a type of brain tumor that grows from the cells that support and protect nerve cells. Doctors must test the removed piece to know exactly how serious it is.

Q3: What does “craniotomy” mean?
A: It’s a surgery where doctors open a part of the skull to reach the brain and remove something like a tumor. Joe will have this to take out the lesion.

Q4: Is Joe’s condition dangerous?
A: Doctors said it is in “really early stages,” which is hopeful. He will have surgery to remove it and then testing will give more answers.

Q5: Who is Serena Pitt?
A: Serena is Joe’s wife; they met on Bachelor in Paradise season 7, got engaged there, and married in October 2022.