Roger O’Donnell — The Cure’s longtime keyboardist — has blood cancer … revealing the surprising news a year after he was first diagnosed.
The musician joined X Sunday for Blood Cancer Awareness month… and he says he wants to keep people having dialogues about these deadly diseases.
O’Donnell revealed that he was diagnosed with lymphoma – a form of blood cancer – in September 2023 and said he ignored his symptoms for a while before finally seeing a doctor when he heard about the cancer.
Although initially devastated, Roger says he now feels great and has a good prognosis… after undergoing multiple rounds of treatment.
Roger’s big advice for people: Get tested early, because people have a better chance of beating cancer if they act quickly.
He also encourages fans to reach out to sick friends and family… because kind words can make all the difference to someone struggling with their health. He thanks his loved ones and the medical professionals who helped him through the process.
Roger was on tour with The Cure from May to September last year… and it seems he got his diagnosis shortly after it ended. He joined the group in 1987 and played with them several times over the years.
The Cure has no scheduled concert dates… unclear if O’Donnell will be ready to hit the road with the band when they schedule their next show.