Riverview Mother Raises Awareness for Incurable Cancer

Corinne Torney was diagnosed with multiple myeloma shortly after giving birth in 2020.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:33am

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A translucent, glowing X-ray image of a human spine, highlighting the clinical, internal nature of multiple myeloma's effects on the body.An X-ray image reveals the internal impact of multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable cancer that attacks plasma cells and the bone structure.Riverview Today

A Hillsborough County mother named Corinne Torney is working to raise awareness for multiple myeloma, an incurable form of cancer that she was diagnosed with in 2020 shortly after giving birth. Torney is sharing her story to educate others about this rare disease.

Why it matters

Multiple myeloma is an uncommon and difficult-to-treat cancer that affects plasma cells. Torney's diagnosis during the pandemic and shortly after having a child highlights the challenges patients can face in getting properly diagnosed and treated, especially for lesser-known conditions.

The details

Torney began experiencing symptoms like fatigue and back pain leading up to her multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2020. The cancer was detected after routine bloodwork following the birth of her second child. Multiple myeloma is an incurable but treatable form of cancer that affects the plasma cells and can lead to bone damage, kidney problems, and other complications.

  • Torney was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2020, shortly after giving birth to her second child.
  • She began experiencing symptoms like fatigue and back pain in the months leading up to her diagnosis.

The players

Corinne Torney

A Hillsborough County mother who was diagnosed with the incurable cancer multiple myeloma in 2020, shortly after giving birth to her second child.

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What they’re saying

“Leading up to the diagnosis, I was having a lot of back pain and fatigue. I just thought it was normal after having a baby.”

— Corinne Torney

The takeaway

Torney's story highlights the importance of awareness and early detection for lesser-known but serious conditions like multiple myeloma, especially for new parents who may attribute certain symptoms to the normal challenges of having a newborn. Her advocacy work aims to ensure others don't overlook potential warning signs.