Brian Peters also known as Mama Tits Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Brian Peters also known as Mama Tits Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Today, in a deeply personal post on Facebook, Brian Peters also known as Mama Tits announces Cancer Diagnosis, revealing that he is facing an aggressive, life-threatening cancer diagnosis. The news has sent shockwaves through Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ and entertainment communities.

Brian Peters, also known as Mama Tits, is not only a celebrated drag performer but also serves as Events and Entertainment Director at Casa Cupula, one of Puerto Vallarta’s premier gay hotels. His dual role as both creative force and performer means this announcement resonates across the city’s queer nightlife, arts, and entertainment scenes.

The Diagnosis (In His Own Words)

Below is how Brian Peters also known as Mama Tits Announces Cancer Diagnosis on social media:

“Over the past month, my world has turned upside down. What began as a routine prostate check, my first ever, has escalated into something I never imagined facing at 46. My PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels came back extremely high, my MRI showed a Gleason score of 8, and my PET scan revealed that the cancer has already entered the early stages of metastasizing.

In just a few short weeks, what we thought was manageable has exploded into an aggressive, life-threatening diagnosis. My doctors have given me only a short window, just a couple of months, before the cancer spreads too far for treatment to be effective.

Because of this, my medical team has crafted an intense and urgent treatment plan to try to save my life. This includes emergency surgery followed by multiple layers of therapy to attack the cancer from every angle. It’s the fight of my life, and we’re racing against the clock.

I’ll be honest with you: I’m more scared than I’ve ever been. But I also have an incredible team of doctors, including experts abroad, working with me to make sure we don’t leave any stone unturned. If these treatments are successful, I’ll have the chance to return more fully to the stage, though it will be a long journey.

Because of this, I need to share some important scheduling updates:
• November 1: Emergency surgery
• Mid-December: Start of hormone treatment to remove all testosterone from my body
• Late December / January: Targeted return to shows, health permitting
• February: One-month radiation therapy in Guadalajara
• March onward: Full return to the stage through the end of the season, if all goes according to plan

Please know this:
I love what I do! Performing and connecting with all of you gives me strength. I will keep showing up and doing shows as much as my health allows.

This is going to be a long road, and it’s terrifying, but I’m not giving up. I’m fighting with everything I’ve got.

How You Can Help:
As many of you know, I don’t have health insurance, and the treatment plan ahead is extremely expensive. Some of my amazing friends have set up a GoFundMe to help cover the mounting medical costs to give me the best possible shot at beating this.

If you’re able and would like to support me through this journey, here’s the link:
https://gofund.me/55279aa95

No amount is too small, and just sharing the link means the world to me. Your love and support truly keep me going. Thank you to my friends, fans, chosen family, and the Puerto Vallarta community for your endless love and encouragement. You mean the world to me.

With love and fierce determination,
Mama Tits / Brian Peters

Impact of Brian Peters also known as Mama Tits Announces Cancer Diagnosis on career.

• “Side Effects May Vary,” the new show that was set to begin at Coco Cabaret, will now be delayed until late December or early January, health permitting.

• Brian Peters plans emergency surgery on November 1, followed by hormone therapy in mid-December, radiation in February, and hopes for a full return to the stage by March, if treatments go well.

• While the timeline is uncertain, his commitment to performing and engaging with fans remains unwavering.

Significance for Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Community

• Ten years in PV:  GAYPV Magazine was already planning to feature Mama Tits celebrating her 10th anniversary performing in Puerto Vallarta for the upcoming November 2025 issue. GAYPV will be highlighting his influence and transformation as a performer.

• More than a performer: As Entertainment Director at Casa Cupula, Brian Peters’ vision has shaped countless drag shows, cabarets, and community events — making him a central figure in PV’s LGBTQ+ entertainment landscape.

• Community support is vital: Without health insurance, Brian Peters is relying on friends, fans, and the broader Puerto Vallarta community to help fund his intensive treatment plan.

 How You Can Support

• Share the GoFundMe link: Amplifying his message helps tremendously.

• Attend upcoming shows : Even limited performances provide morale and financial support.

• Offer personal support: Donations, meals, transportation, or accommodation assistance help ease the burden.

• Stay updated: Brian Peters has pledged transparency about his treatment, scheduling, and eventual return to the stage.

Stay tuned to read the anniversary tribute to Mama Tits celebrating her 10th anniversary in Puerto Vallarta that will be available here.