Technoblade's struggle with cancer had been previously publicized with his fanbase; he disclosed his diagnosis in August 2021.[1][3] On August 28, 2021, a video was uploaded revealing that he was diagnosed with sarcoma after having pain in his right arm and a bump on his shoulder.[14][16] Chemotherapy and radiation therapy proved unsuccessful, as his therapist stated that his arm would potentially need to be amputated.[28] In December 2021, Technoblade successfully underwent a limb salvage operation with his arm intact.[28][14]