Jon Gluck was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at 38, given 18 months to live, yet he has survived for over 20 years. In his memoir, he chronicles his journey with this incurable blood cancer and the coping mechanisms that have supported his livelihood. Despite recurring sickness and remission, Gluck emphasizes the value of work in maintaining normalcy. He recounts his initial response following diagnosis, conveying duty and denial in the face of life-altering news, while partially funding multiple myeloma research through his book proceeds.
Receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer, created a life-altering reality for Jon Gluck, pushing him toward coping through work.
Over the past two decades, Jon Gluck has managed his incurable multiple myeloma through treatment and a challenge to maintain a sense of normalcy in his work life.
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