Joe Amabile, commonly known as “Grocery Store Joe” from “The Bachelor,” recently shared a concerning health update on his social media account. In a heartfelt video, the 40-year-old reality star revealed that doctors have discovered what they believe to be an early-stage brain tumor following a Prenuvo full-body scan. In the video, Amabile expressed that he’s finding it difficult to process the news but is leaning on his friends and family for support during this challenging time.
Amabile, who also went on to appear in “The Bachelor in Paradise,” “Dancing with the Stars,” and Amazon Prime’s “The GOAT,” gave his fans a medical update on July 13 and revealed his doctors found a “blueberry-sized lesion” in his brain that appears to be a tumor. Amabile explained that the next step is for him to get brain surgery to get the lesion removed for testing.
The “Bachelor” alum admitted to struggling with the news, adding that it caught him by surprise. “I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh, something like this never happened to me,’ and here I am,” he said. “They say it’s really early stages. I hope they are able to get it all, and I’m fine. But I will keep you updated.”
Joe Amabile Gets Support From His Wife, Other Public Figures After Revealing Health Update
Amabile got even more candid in his Instagram caption, saying that the past month had been challenging for him and his family.
Despite the sad news, the TV personality said he was relying on those around him to get through it. “I’m doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends,” he wrote.
While he admitted to going back and forth about whether to share the news online, he decided to reveal it to be honest with his fans. “Onto a new journey,” he added.
Amabile received support from a handful of other public figures, including Wells Adams, who wrote, “Love you, brother. You got this, and we’ve got you.”
His wife, Serena Pitt, added, “You’re so strong, and we’re going to get through this together. I love you.”
Dylan Efron also chimed in, adding two red heart emojis.
Joe Amabile Isn’t The Only Reality Star Who Opened Up About Frightening Findings After Undergoing Testing
According to a previous report from The Blast, MTV veteran and “Jersey Shore” star Snooki also opened up about her doctor’s concerns after she underwent testing.
In a January 2026 TikTok, Snooki said that he had to have an “uncomfortable” procedure done after doctors found “cancerous cells on the top of my cervix.”
The mother of three said she was “terrified” to hear the news because it meant she’d have to undergo another procedure. “It’s scary, but we have to get it done because cervical cancer is nothing to joke about,” she said.
Snooki Wanted To Share The News To Encourage Other People To Take Their Health Seriously
Later in the clip, an emotional Snooki said that if the second procedure produced more unfortunate news, she’d likely have to undergo a hysterectomy—a surgical operation that removes the uterus.
As she continued, Snooki admitted that processing the news was difficult for her; however, her primary reason for sharing was to encourage others to get tested regularly and to stay on top of their health.
“Just making this video to spread awareness to make sure you get your pap smears. And if your doctor calls you to do it again, do it,” she said. “Make sure you’re fine and prevent all the bad things that could happen, like cervical cancer.”
How Did Snooki Cheer Herself Up After Learning She’d Been Diagnosed With Cancer?
Weeks later, Snooki revealed she’d been diagnosed with Stage 1 cervical cancer, according to PEOPLE, but she said she wasn’t letting the news weigh her down.
“Everything’s going to be fine. I’m going to tackle this and get it done,” she said, adding that, like Amabile, she was relying on her village for support.
“A lot of women go through it silently without anyone to talk to and they’re scared by themselves. And that was me until I decided to upload the video about what was happening with me,” she said.
And while she was upset by the news, she admitted in a recent interview that she engaged in retail therapy to lift her spirits.
“… I was like, ‘You’re a bad b-tch, you’re going to be fine, you tackle everything,’” she said. “… [I] spent, like, thousands of dollars. Then, after that mental breakdown, I was like, ‘Alright, let’s get this done,’” she added, revealing she spent her hard-earned money on handbags from Louis Vuitton and Gucci.
