By Dave Branco

Prince George marks Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, spotlighting rare blood cancer

Mar 2, 2026 | 3:45 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Myeloma is a type of cancer that many people have never heard of, but for those living with it, finding others who understand can make a big difference. This March, the City of Prince George will mark Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, with a local support group leading the way. 

Vivien Lougheed and Lee Hubert are two residents living with myeloma, a blood cancer that starts in plasma cells in the bone marrow. Myeloma makes up only two percent of all cancer cases, so it is rare and often hard to diagnose. In Prince George, a dedicated support group has become an important resource for patients, caregivers, and families across Northern B.C., giving them support and a sense of community.

Vivien knows from experience how long it can take to get a myeloma diagnosis. For her, the disease went unnoticed for two years before she found out what was wrong. Because of this, the group works to put symptom posters in doctors’ offices and sees events like the city’s proclamation as very important.

The Prince George group is part of a national network supported by Myeloma Canada, with chapters across the country. Meetings welcome patients, caregivers, and family members. Lee, who has myeloma, said he didn’t know about the group until he saw a fundraiser in the local newspaper.

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For Lee, the support group is more than just a place to share information. It helps ease a burden that no one should have to carry alone.

The Prince George myeloma support group meets monthly and welcomes anyone touched by the disease. Information is available through Myeloma Canada.