Legendary sports activities commentator and presenter Sandy Roberts has revealed he has an incurable most cancers – however is utilizing the analysis to construct consciousness.
The long-time Seven and Fox Footy caller, 73, was identified in May 2022 with myeloma – which has the bottom survival fee of all blood cancers.
It develops from malignant plasma cells within the bone marrow, inflicting well being points together with a weakened immune system, bone destruction and diminished kidney perform.
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But Roberts is sharing his story within the hopes of elevating consciousness of the sickness, in addition to funds for Myeloma Australia’s Tax Appeal who present assist and sources for the over 20,000 Aussies residing with it.
“I ended up in hospital and was told I didn’t have any broken bones or internal injuries, but that I did have cancer,” Roberts informed News Corp.
“Just like that; we had no idea. If I hadn’t fallen, who knows what would have been the outcome.
“It was such a shock. I’d had open heart surgery three months earlier and came out of that feeling good.”
Roberts retired after 46 years of broadcasting in 2019, masking Summer and Winter Olympics, AFL Grand Finals, Australian Opens, Melbourne Cup carnivals and lots of extra main occasions.
“We are speaking up to give other Myeloma patients like me hope,” Roberts mentioned. “And I am asking you to give generously to Myeloma Australia.
“There are trials all around the world. I am asking for help to cure myeloma.”
For particulars go to: myeloma.org.au/donate
Originally revealed as Legendary commentator Sandy Roberts identified with incurable most cancers
Source: www.news.com.au
