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Devon blood cancer patient completes his 100th parkrun after stem cell transplant
Overview
John Osborn, a 65-year-old blood cancer patient from Paignton, has celebrated completing his 100th parkrun exactly a year after undergoing a stem cell transplant. Diagnosed with myeloma after experiencing back and pelvis pain while running, Osborn received treatment at Torbay Hospital and participated in the Myeloma XV RADAR clinical trial. Supported by hospital staff during the run at Torbay Velopark, he rebuilt his fitness after starting to run again in May, achieving the milestone as part of his goal-setting recovery process.
Key points
- John Osborn completed his 100th parkrun a year to the day after receiving a stem cell transplant.
- He was diagnosed with myeloma, a type of blood and bone marrow cancer, after experiencing back and pelvis pain while running.
- Osborn was treated at Torbay Hospital and took part in the Myeloma XV RADAR national clinical trial.
- He rebuilt his fitness starting in May and was supported during his 100th parkrun at Torbay Velopark by members of the hospital team.
- His recent test results showed minimal residual disease, representing a very positive outcome for managing his condition.