Patty calfa a key member of the East Street Band and the wife of Bruce Springsteen has revealed she has been living with multiple Myoma a type of blood cancer since 2018 calfa now 71 opened up about her diagnosis in the new documentary Road diary Bruce Springstein in the East Street Band which premiered on Sunday this Revelation has come as a surprise to many fans as Cala had kept her diagnosis private until now in the documentary she explained that the disease which affects the immune system has limited her ability to tour with the band I have to be careful about what I choose to do and where I choose to go she shared reflecting on how her life has changed since the diagnosis despite her condition she occasionally joins Springsteen in the band on stage for select shows saying every once in a while I come to a show or two and I can sing a few songs on stage and that's been a treat that's the new normal for me right now and I'm okay with that Cala did not attend the documentaries Premiere in Toronto and her spokesperson has confirmed that no further details regarding her current treatment or the progression of her disease will be released calfa has been an integral part of the East Street Band since 1984 providing backing vocals and rhythm guitar and has also pursued a successful solo career in 1991 she married Bruce Springsteen with whom she shares a deep personal and professional partnership in 14 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the East Street Band this news comes at a time when her husband Bruce Springsteen has also been grappling with health challenges over the last couple of years Springsteen has had to postpone several tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease and vocal issues however he is scheduled to perform at a music festival in Asbury Park New Jersey on September 15th Patty C alfa's resilience in the face of Her diagnosis is a testament to her dedication to her craft and her family as she balances managing her health with occasional performances her fans and supporters continue to admire her strength and perseverance despite her health challenges Cala remains an icon in rock music and her work with Springsteen and the East Street Band has left an indelible mark on the music [Music] industry e