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flag A London man’s broken neck from a minor toe injury revealed undiagnosed myeloma, leading to remission after treatment.

flag A 62-year-old man from north London, Paul Angliss, was diagnosed with myeloma, a rare blood cancer that weakens bones, after stubbing his toe caused a broken neck. flag Initially attributing severe back pain to aging, he had climbed Mount Fuji in August 2024 despite discomfort. flag In October 2024, the injury led to a C3 vertebra fracture, prompting emergency care and discovery of 28 spinal lesions. flag Diagnosed with myeloma, he began chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant in April 2025, and a drug trial. flag By October 2025, tests showed no detectable cancer, and he is now in remission. flag His case underscores how unexplained fractures can reveal hidden myeloma, which often shows no early symptoms and affects about 6,300 people annually in the UK.

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