Roger O’Donnell, the keyboardist for The Cure, announced his lymphoma diagnosis in a series of posts on social media in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month. He revealed that he had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma last year, but has since completed 11 months of treatment including immunotherapy, medication, and radiotherapy. O’Donnell shared that he is now doing well and has a positive prognosis.
He emphasized the importance of getting tested and diagnosed early if experiencing symptoms of blood cancer, urging people to seek medical help if they have any concerns. O’Donnell encouraged fans to reach out to those who are sick, as every word of support can make a difference.
O’Donnell, who joined The Cure in 1987, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2019. He performed with the group during their North American tour last year but had to pull out of the Latin American tour due to health reasons. Despite his health challenges, O’Donnell remains positive and grateful for the support he has received.
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