Bruce Springsteen announced Monday that his wife, Patti Scialfa, is in remission after an eight-year battle with multiple myeloma [1], [2].
The news marks a significant milestone for the 73-year-old Scialfa [3] and the E Street Band frontman, highlighting the long-term management of rare blood cancers.
Springsteen shared the update via a recorded video played during the Pan-Mass Challenge bike ride event in Boston, Massachusetts [4], [5]. The event serves as a fundraiser and awareness platform for cancer research. In the video, Springsteen said he was grateful for the medical professionals who managed Scialfa's care since her initial diagnosis in 2018 [6], [7].
Multiple myeloma is a form of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells. Scialfa's journey to remission spanned eight years of treatment [2], [8]. Springsteen used the platform to recognize the specific institutions and individuals involved in the recovery process.
"Thanks to the amazing team at Dana-Farber, Patti is now in remission," Springsteen said [9].
He further emphasized the collective effort required for such a medical outcome. "We are so grateful for the doctors, nurses, and researchers who have helped Patti on this journey," he said [10].
Springsteen noted the duration of the struggle during the announcement. "After eight years of fighting multiple myeloma, Patti is finally in remission," he said [11].
The announcement comes as a moment of public relief for the couple, who have maintained a degree of privacy regarding the specifics of the 2018 diagnosis until this week [7].
“"Thanks to the amazing team at Dana-Farber, Patti is now in remission."”
The announcement underscores the efficacy of long-term treatment protocols for multiple myeloma at specialized centers like the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. By sharing this news at the Pan-Mass Challenge, the couple connects a high-profile personal victory to a broader public health effort, potentially increasing visibility and funding for blood cancer research.
