Roger O’Donnell, the longtime keyboard player of legendary rock band The Cure, announced over the weekend that he has received a cancer diagnosis
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in a post on Instagram about Blood Cancer Awareness Month, O’Donnell states he was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of lymphoma.
“I had ignored the symptoms for a few months,” Roger O’Donnell admitted while speaking about his cancer diagnosis. “ But finally went for a scan and after surgery the result of the biopsy was devastating.”
O’Donnell then shared that he has now completed nearly a year of treatment under who he described as some of the finest specialists in the world. He also received second opinions and advice from the teams that had developed the drugs he was given.
“I had the benefit of the latest sci-fi immunotherapy,” he continued. “And some drugs that were first used 100 years ago. The last phase of treatment was radiotherapy which also was one of the first treatments developed against cancer.”
Despite the cancer diagnosis and treatments, Roger O’Donnell reassured his fans that he was fine and the prognosis was amazing. “he mad axe murderer knocked on the door and we didn’t answer. Cancer CAN be beaten but if you are diagnosed early enough you stand a way better chance.”
O’Connell went on to encourage fans to get tested if they have the “faintest thought” they may have symptoms. “Lastly if you know someone who is ill or suffering talk to them, every single word helps, believe me I know,”
He then added, “I would also like to thank my Drs, rockstars every one of them, all the nurses and technicians, my friends, family, and my partner Mimi, sometimes it’s harder to be on the other side of this.”
Fans Rally Around Roger O’Donnell Following Cancer Diagnosis Announcement
Just after Roger O’Donnell announced he had received a cancer diagnosis, fans quickly took to social media to show their support for The Cure bandmate.
“F! Cancer,” one fan worte. “Had salted through those waters as a partner. Get well, Roger. Controls and more controls. Resist. Sending you the very best always.”
Another fan stated, ”I work as a Cancer Specialist Nurse and I have seen how tough Cancer and the treatments that go along with them are. You are really brave and strong Roger and I wish you all the best in your recovery! You got this!”
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society also commented on O’Donnell’s post. “Sending you our strength and support. Thank you for sharing your story today to spread awareness this Blood Cancer Awareness Month! Please know we are here with resources, information and support should you ever need us.”