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flag A West Midlands mother, diagnosed with myeloma at 34, has survived 16 years, raised nearly £250,000 for research, and plans a final cycling challenge to inspire others.

flag Deb Gascoyne, a West Midlands mother, was diagnosed with early-stage myeloma in 2009 at 34 after a routine blood test during a sore throat visit, thanks to a nurse’s last-minute decision. flag Initially given a two-to-five-year prognosis, she has survived 16 years through treatments including chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, battling two relapses. flag She has raised nearly £248,100 for Myeloma UK toward a £250,000 goal, with a final London-to-Paris cycling challenge planned. flag Deb, now 50, says she feels lucky to have witnessed her children’s milestones and remains committed to raising awareness and hope for others facing the disease.

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