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4 Ways Multiple Myeloma is Different in Blacks

How is myeloma different in Black Americans? Watch as Dr. Craig Cole breaks down what Blacks need to know about multiple myeloma and how the disease affects Blacks compared to other races.

By BlackDoctor | Published June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024 by BlackDoctor

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My Multiple Myeloma Story: “I Was Misdiagnosed 3 Times”

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I Survived Two Cancer Diagnoses Before 45—Here’s How I Found Hope

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Blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, disproportionately affect Black Americans. According to Dr. Ruemu Birhiray, a hematology-oncologist at American Oncology Partners in Indianapolis, Black people make up about 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for read more about A Black Hematologist Shares How We Can Improve Outcomes For Blood Cancer Patients
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Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Addressing Its Impact on Black Americans

Sponsored by AbbVie Multiple myeloma—a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow—poses unique challenges, particularly for Black Americans, who are disproportionately affected by the disease. Black individuals are twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma compared to white read more about Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Addressing Its Impact on Black Americans
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10 Unexpected Signs of Blood Cancer

According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, every three minutes someone is expected to be diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in the US. It was estimated that new cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma would account for almost read more about 10 Unexpected Signs of Blood Cancer
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How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?

  If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, you already know how overwhelming it can feel. You’re expected to make treatment decisions, understand test results, and manage side effects—all while adjusting to the emotional and physical impact of a cancer read more about How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?

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