Grace Helbig Explains How Breast Cancer Led Her Back to Live Comedy (Exclusive)

Social media influencer Grace Helbig has brain tumors, will undergo surgery

Story by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Key takeaways

Brain Tumors & Surgery: Grace Helbig, 41, diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer in 2023, revealed she has two operable brain tumors and will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
Podcast & Work Impact: She and collaborator Mamrie Hart are canceling remaining 2026 podcast tour dates, planning to reschedule next year.
Public Presence & Positivity: Helbig, a popular YouTube influencer with 2M+ subscribers, remains optimistic, sharing updates via Instagram videos and keeping fans informed.

Veteran social media influencer Grace Helbig is battling cancer for the second time in three years.

Grace Helbig’ – Search 41, who was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer in 2023, said in an Instagram video on Monday that she has two brain tumors and will undergo surgery on Wednesday, Variety reported.

“She missed me. My cancer missed me,” the internet comedian said in her video. “Why wouldn’t she want to be in my body?”

Helbig said she went to a hospital after experiencing numbness in her leg, USA Today reported. That is when doctors discovered the tumors, according to the newspaper.

Helbig said in her video that the tumors were “operable,” People reported.

“I’m getting a brain surgery on Wednesday, which is obviously a normal thing to say,” Helbig said in her video. “I wanted to fill you all in on what’s going on.”

While remaining “very positive and optimistic,” Helbig conceded she originally experienced a moment that was “quite scary.”

She added that she and Mamrie Hart, her collaborator on her podcast, “This Might Get Weird,” will be canceling the remaining 2026 dates on their podcast tour and hope to reschedule them next year, Variety reported.

“Obviously, we’ll take this week off of podcasting, but trust me, there’ll be plenty of stories for the next podcast, when that happens,” Helbig said in her video.

Helbig has a devoted following on YouTube, with more than 2 million subscribers, USA Today reported. She is known for her comedy skits and videos that she makes with her celebrity friends, according to the newspaper.

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Grace Helbig shares recovery update after brain surgery

Successful surgery: Helbig posted a smiling photo from her hospital bed, thanking supporters after brain surgery to remove two operable tumors.

Cancer history: The diagnosis comes three years after Helbig’s breast cancer treatment, raising concerns about possible recurrence.

Tour postponed: Remaining 2026 dates of her This Might Get Weird tour have been postponed until 2027 as she focuses on recovery.

Grace Helbig’s first post-surgery update

On October 15, Grace Helbig shared a smiling hospital-bed photo on Instagram, captioned “We did it!” to celebrate her successful brain surgery. She expressed being “overwhelmed with love and support” from doctors, family, friends, husband, and fans, noting the kindness she experienced was “wholly special.” Fans flooded the comments with relief and encouragement, calling her a “superhuman” and wishing her a speedy recovery.

Relief for fans after days of uncertainty

Helbig’s surgery followed an October 12 announcement that doctors had found two operable brain tumors after she sought treatment for leg numbness. She kept her tone light despite acknowledging the uncertainty of her treatment plan, which may include radiation.

The upbeat post-surgery update brought relief to fans who had been anxiously following her health journey. Parade +1

From diagnosis to surgery

Helbig revealed her brain tumor diagnosis just days before undergoing surgery, sharing that both tumors were operable and that she felt optimistic about the procedure. She had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, undergoing chemotherapy, lumpectomy, radiation, and hormone therapy before entering remission. In light of the new diagnosis, she postponed the remainder of her 2026 tour and paused podcasting with Mamrie Hart, promising to keep her audience informed. EarlyGame +1

What comes next in Helbig’s recovery

While doctors confirmed the tumors were operable, Helbig’s future treatment could include radiation, though specifics remain undecided. She emphasized taking recovery “day by day” and credited her positive attitude, even if it cannot directly heal her, with helping her navigate the process. With strong support from her husband Elliott Morgan, collaborators, and fans, Helbig remains cautiously optimistic about the next phase. E! News +1

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