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Health and Career Impact
, a member of the and 's wife, disclosed her diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in the documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band."
The illness has affected Scialfa's ability to tour, leading her to perform less frequently, highlighting the challenges she faces while still participating in select shows.
Understanding Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma impacts plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to the production of abnormal proteins and a range of symptoms including bone pain and weakened immunity.
Treatment and prognosis vary, with no cure currently but advancements in medicine suggesting improvements in life expectancy and a potential cure in the near future.