A father who brushed off months of back pain as “just wear and tear” was left stunned after a shocking diagnosis revealed he had incurable blood cancer.
Paul Angliss, 62, from the UK, discovered he was battling myeloma… a rare and incurable blood cancer… after a freak accident exposed the disease’s devastating impact.
While stubbing his toe, the force caused his neck to break, doctors later revealed, because the cancer had severely weakened his bones.
Angliss had endured intense back pain since May 2024 but assumed it was age-related discomfort. Even while climbing Mount Fuji in Japan in August, he struggled through the pain without realizing the severity of his condition.
By October 2024, scans confirmed the heartbreaking truth: myeloma had eaten 28 holes into his spine, leaving him dangerously vulnerable to fractures from even the smallest knocks.
Following the diagnosis, Angliss began chemotherapy and underwent a stem cell transplant. In a remarkable update, he learned in October this year that he is now in remission.
He has since joined a cutting-edge drug trial, offering hope for his future and for other patients battling the same disease.
Now, Angliss is using his story to raise awareness about myeloma and is urging anyone suffering from persistent or unexplained back pain to see their GP immediately.
“If you’ve got ongoing pain, don’t just assume it’s nothing. Push for answers,” he said.
