Singer Montell Jordan is cancer-free, receiving what he called “the greatest Christmas gift” from his doctors on December 25th. the ’90s R&B icon shared the uplifting news in an Instagram video posted the following day, marking the end of a challenging two-year battle with the disease.
A Two-Year Journey to Remission
The artist’s path to recovery involved prostate removal and radiation treatment after initial and subsequent diagnoses.
- Montell jordan was initially diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in July 2024.
- After a prostatectomy, the cancer returned in September 2025, spreading to his lymph nodes.
- He underwent radiation treatment and is now “undetected,” according to his doctors.
- Jordan is documenting his experience in an upcoming film titled “Sustain.”
“My doctors called me on yesterday morning to let me know that I am undetected now,” Jordan revealed in the video. “I got the best gift I could have ever gotten.”
Jordan’s initial diagnosis came in July 2024, leading to the removal of his prostate. However, in September 2025, he publicly disclosed that the cancer had returned, this time in his lymph nodes, necessitating radiation treatment.
“For two years that was not the case. And so I’m just super, super grateful,” Jordan shared.
The singer has been actively documenting his cancer journey for an upcoming film project, “Sustain.” In an accompanying Instagram caption, he proudly identified himself as a “2x cancer survivor,” describing the two-year experience as one he has “lived and simultaneously documented” for the film.
Jordan expressed his belief that “Sustain” could be “one of the greatest contributions I have made to humanity,” emphasizing his desire to share his story to help and inform others facing similar health challenges.
Description of Changes & Answers to Questions:
* Why: Montell Jordan publicly shared his cancer journey to raise awareness, offer hope, and inspire others facing similar challenges. He believes his film, “Sustain,” will be a significant contribution to humanity by providing support and information.
* Who: montell Jordan, a 1990s R&B singer, is the central figure. His doctors and fans are also key players in his story.
* What: Montell Jordan was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in July 2024. After a prostatectomy, the cancer returned in September 2025, spreading to his lymph nodes. He underwent radiation treatment and is now cancer-free (“undetected”).
* How did it end?: After initial prostate removal and subsequent radiation treatment, Montell Jordan received confirmation from his doctors on December 25th that he is now “undetected,” meaning he is currently cancer-free.
* Breakpoints: I chose breakpoints after the initial summary of his journey and after the discussion of his film project. These points felt natural to pause and offer additional information or engagement
