Let’s make Mark’s Multiple Myeloma journey easier

In December 2025 Mark had recurring back pain so went to his Doctor who arranged blood tests. As a result of excess protein in his blood he was sent for an MRI and then a bone marrow biopsy. Two weeks later we received the news we were not expecting…that Mark at the age of 50 had multiple myeloma.

A week after diagnosis Mark was declared medically unfit for work and although an active gym goer was told no more lifting weights due to lesions on his neck and spine and risk of fractures and complications from this.

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow—the soft, spongy tissue at the center of your bones. Plasma cells are transformed into cancerous cells that grow out of control, crowding out the normal cells that help fight infection. These malignant plasma cells then produce an abnormal antibody called M protein. Too much in the blood and urine can damage the kidneys and other organs. Multiple myeloma also affects the structural integrity of your bones.

This form of cancer is treatable but not curable.

Life has changed. Despite his diagnosis Mark still keeps super positive and does what he can every day. He lights up any room with his positivity, genuine care for and interest in others and their needs.

Now it’s time for us to care for Mark

Weekly chemo is well underway with a stem cell transplant and 4-6 weeks in hospital in planning stages.

Mark has two teenage children, 13 and 15 years of age that he lives for, they are his world.