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Patti Scialfa Opens Up About Blood Cancer Battle in Husband Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Road Diary’ Doc

Patti Scialfa opens up about her blood cancer diagnosis in premiere of husband Bruce Springsteen's 'Road Diary' doc at Toronto Film Festival.

According to Variety, Scialfa opens up in the film about being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2018, which resulted in her dialing back her public appearances and performances with husband Springsteen’s E Street Band over the past few years. Road Diary is an intimate look at the rock band’s current world tour and the unique backstage dynamic between the players, a handful of whom have been by Bruce’s side for more than half a century. Given their longevity and despite the physical demands of playing two-hour-plus shows, recent health issues and the inexorable march of time, Springsteen made it clear at Sunday’s premiere that he plans to continue rocking until “the wheels come off.”

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