Bird Brown’s Health Shocker: Doctors Found a Mass – Cancer Still a Threat in 2025!

Latest Update on Snowbird Brown’s Health – “Alaskan Bush People” Star Still Under Medical Watch

Fans of Alaskan Bush People were first introduced to Snowbird “Bird” Brown’s health crisis during the season 14 premiere back in October 2022. Nearly three years later, many are still wondering: How is Bird doing now? Here’s everything we know so far, updated as of mid-2025.

Did Bird Brown Face a Cancer Scare?

In the premiere of season 14, Bird and her sister Rain Brown were planning a trip back to Alaska with their brother Noah and his family. But the storyline quickly shifted when Bird began experiencing severe abdominal pain.

As explained on screen, Bird had been dealing with the pain for a week before it became unbearable. Despite being reluctant to visit a doctor due to her fear of tests and needles, the pain eventually forced her to lie on the floor. Rain insisted—and ultimately forced—her sister to seek medical help.

Diagnosis: Ovarian Tumors With Possible Cancer Risk

Doctors discovered that Bird had a large cystic tumor filling her abdomen and another hard mass pressing against her bladder, both believed to originate from her ovaries. The findings were serious enough that she was told she needed emergency surgery due to the risk of cancer.

Bird was devastated—both by the diagnosis and the canceled trip to Alaska—but agreed to the operation.

The Surgery and Results

Due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time, Bird’s surgery wasn’t filmed for the show. However, Rain and their mother, Ami Brown, stayed by her side throughout her hospital stay.

The surgery was a success. Doctors removed two tumors—one weighing 8 pounds, the other 4 pounds. Importantly, they chose not to remove her uterus or ovaries, preserving Bird’s chance of having biological children.

Although the tumors were not cancerous, the doctor warned her of a more than 50% chance of recurrence, and if they return, a high probability that they would be cancerous. To reduce that risk, Bird was advised to consider a full hysterectomy, which would permanently end her ability to carry a child.

How Did Bird Brown React to the Possibility of Cancer?

In an episode aired October 9, 2022, Bird spoke to her mother about the odds:

“There’s an 80 percent chance they’ll come back, and there’s a high 50 percent chance they’ll be cancerous if they come back again.”

Bird became emotional while discussing the idea of a hysterectomy:

“Those decisions change your life a lot. And now it’s like—I have to do it or I’ll never be able to.”

Ami Brown, watching her daughter suffer, later shared in a confessional:

“I would take it 1,000 times just to keep her from going through it.”

How Is Bird Brown Doing in 2025?

In October 2023, Bird gave a rare health update on Instagram, sharing that she continues to undergo regular bloodwork and medical tests to monitor for any signs of tumor recurrence.

She revealed that she had gone through laparoscopic procedures and a few biopsies after her surgery due to fluid buildup in her scar tissue. While most of the results were positive, doctors did find something unusual, though they were uncertain what it was.

Initially, doctors suspected endometriosis, but later ruled it out.

As of mid-2025, Bird has not shared any new public statements about her condition, but she is believed to be continuing routine monitoring and maintaining a cautious but hopeful outlook.

Final Thoughts

Although Bird Brown avoided a cancer diagnosis, the risk remains. Her fans continue to rally behind her, offering love and support as she navigates this ongoing health journey. She remains a quiet but strong presence, occasionally appearing in Alaskan Bush People updates and staying connected with her followers online.