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Multiple Myeloma

Rocker Rick Davies Dies, Supertramp Co-Founder Rocker Rick Davies Dies, Supertramp Co-Founder
Rocker Rick Davies Dies, Supertramp Co-Founder Rick Davies, the gravelly-voiced pianist, songwriter, and co-founder who powered Supertramp’s distinctive sound, has died. The band announced the 81-year-old's death Saturday, Sept. 6, on social media, saying it came "after battling Multiple Myeloma for over 10 years.”  “His soulful vocals and unmistakable touch on the Wurlitzer became the heartbeat of the bands’ sound,” the group wrote, adding that his music “bears testament to the fact that great songs never die.”  They also remembered his “warmth, resilience, and devotion to his wife Sue,” his partner of more than five decades…
Bruce Springsteen's Wife, Bandmate Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Touring Has Become A Challenge' Bruce Springsteen's Wife, Bandmate Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Touring Has Become A Challenge'
Bruce Springsteen's Wife, Bandmate Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Touring Has Become A Challenge' Patti Scialfa, the wife of Bruce Springsteen and a member of his E Street Band, has revealed her battle with a form of blood cancer. Scialfa spoke publicly for the first time about her 2018 multiple myeloma diagnosis in the new documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band". The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 8, People magazine reported. The Deal native said the cancer has forced her to perform less with her husband and the E Street Band. "This affects my immune system so I just have to be careful what I choose to do and …
Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim
Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim A community in Western Massachusetts is looking to plant a new life for a "cherished" gardener who tragically lost hers earlier this month.  Jori Ross died after battling Multiple Myeloma cancer for more than two years on Thursday, May 25, according to her obituary. She was 69 years old.  Despite this crippling disease, Jori took full advantage of her life and "never stopped moving forward in her craft."   "She was hopelessly addicted to human connection, something that was shown through her numerous groups," her obituary reads. "Jori’s connections were never static or passively lived. Sh…
Philly Pro Wrestler Diagnosed With Cancer Philly Pro Wrestler Diagnosed With Cancer
Philly Pro Wrestler Diagnosed With Cancer The Philly community is showing its support to a pro wrestler after a devastating cancer diagnosis. Darnell Kittrell, whose ring persona is ‘BLK Jeez,’ is described as one of the few people who “just have the natural ability to bring out the positive in every situation,” loved ones say in a GoFundMe launched for medical expenses. The 44-year-old NWA star and Philly native started experiencing back pain that worsened with time several months ago, eventually leading to a tragic diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Meanwhile, Kittrell had already suffered several back fractures throughout his physi…
Dad Battling Cancer Dies On His Own Terms In His Favorite Place: Watchung Reservation Dad Battling Cancer Dies On His Own Terms In His Favorite Place: Watchung Reservation
Dad Battling Cancer Dies On His Own Terms In His Favorite Place: Watchung Reservation If you've been to Watchung Reservation, chances are you've passed Richard Carroll. Having grown up working in the stables, the park has been the Scotch Plains native's happy place for decades.  On Monday, April 18, Carroll made the park his final resting place. He chose to go on his own terms after a 12-year battle with cancer, his family tells Daily Voice. "The cancer beat my dad, physically and at the end mentally," Katrina Carroll said on a GoFundMe page that had raised more than $28,000 as of April 21. "My dad couldn’t fight anymore, and he ended his fight in his way." Carroll wa…
Mount Kisco's Katie Weisman, 55, Beloved Mom, Autism Advocate Changed Lives Of Many Families Mount Kisco's Katie Weisman, 55, Beloved Mom, Autism Advocate Changed Lives Of Many Families
Mount Kisco's Katie Weisman, 55, Beloved Mom, Autism Advocate Changed Lives Of Many Families Katherine Grace (Rounds) Weisman, age 55, of Mount Kisco, died on April 20 with family by her side after a heroic and difficult battle with multiple myeloma.  Katie was born September 24, 1965 in Bloomington, IL and graduated from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a B.S. in Fine Arts. She worked as a technical designer before becoming a full-time mom and autism advocate — most recently in her position as Assistant to the Chairman at Children’s Health Defense. Katie is survived by her wonderful husband, Doug Weisman; her three beautiful  23-year-old sons, Nick, Alex and Don…
Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49 Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49
Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49 Husband and father Mark R. Vincent of Somers, a marketing professional at Northwell Health, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at age 49, of multiple myeloma. He was born on Sept. 13, 1969, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Brian and Patricia Vincent.  He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Western New England University and a master’s degree in finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  On Oct. 9, 1993, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary (Munn). In addition to Mary, he is survived by two boys, Sean and Ryan.  Vincent enjoyed coaching the bo…
5 Kids Determined To See Single Wallington Dad Victorious In Cancer Fight 5 Kids Determined To See Single Wallington Dad Victorious In Cancer Fight
5 Kids Determined To See Single Wallington Dad Victorious In Cancer Fight As a Wallington father fights cancer for the second time, his five children are hoping to help him ease the financial burden. More than $7,150 had been raised as of Friday afternoon for Greg Fabijanczuk on a GoFundMe. The page was launched by one of his five children, Kimberly Fabijanczuk, who explained that her father is battling  Multiple Myeloma (a cancer of plasma cells in the blood) after surviving Follicular Lymphoma years ago. "We are determined to see him victorious again," Kimberly said.  "Our dad is a truly wonderful father who showed us light and true love when o…
Drive To Aid Putnam Sheriff's Deputy Battling Cancer Nears $45K Drive To Aid Putnam Sheriff's Deputy Battling Cancer Nears $45K
Drive To Aid Putnam Sheriff's Deputy Battling Cancer Nears $45K Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Michael "Mo" Schmidt, 39, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September 2016.  According to this GoFundMe page set up by his uncle, Schmidt had been sick since Thanksgiving 2015, but was misdiagnosed for almost a year. At this time there is no known cure for this disease, but its progression can be slowed. So far, family and friends have raised nearly $45,000 of their $150,000 GoFundMe goal to help defray some of Schmidt's medical costs. Schmidt has been a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy for aobut 10 years. During his career, he has served as the …