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After a sudden and aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, friends of the Puerto Vallarta drag star and singer have launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover his urgent treatment costs.
Brian Peters, the drag queen and singer who brings Mama Tits to life, announced his serious prostate cancer diagnosis on his personal Facebook profile on Monday, October 6, 2025.
The entertainer shared with his followers that what began as a routine prostate check quickly escalated. His prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were “extremely high,” his MRI revealed a Gleason score of 8 (indicating aggressive cancer), and a PET scan confirmed the cancer is already in the early stages of metastasis (spreading).
Facing a serious, life-threatening condition, Brian’s doctors have crafted an urgent and intense treatment plan that includes emergency surgery, followed by hormone treatment and radiation therapy.
Since the entertainer does not have health insurance, his friends launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover the mounting medical expenses, which are expected to total over $300,000 USD (around $5.5 million pesos). They are appealing to the Puerto Vallarta community and fans worldwide for donations via the following link: https://gofund.me/55279aa95
The response from donors so far has been positive, as the first goal amount of $22,000 USD had almost been raised by Oct. 7, 2025.
“GoFundMe breaks the total goal up. Once we meet this goal the next will open and so on,” Brian explained..
While his recovery schedule is subject to change, Brian remains determined to return to the stage. He concluded his public post with a fierce message of hope:
“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. 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,” he said.
About Brian Peters
Brian has been a performer since he was five-years-old, and has been doing drag since he was 16. His most notable character, Mama Tits, was created in 2010 and achieved viral fame in 2014 after a video showed her confronting anti-gay protesters at the Seattle Pride Parade. He relocated to Puerto Vallarta and has performed here since 2016, the first six years at ACT II and then joining the lineup at The Palm. This year marks Mama Tits’ 11th season.
Early 2025, Brian was named entertainment director for the Pool Club at the Casa Cupula gay resort, where he’s been putting together the calendar of themed pool parties, live performances, DJ residencies, and other LGBTIQ+ events.
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