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.
4 Ways Multiple Myeloma is Different in Blacks
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Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials
Black Americans have historically been misrepresented in the medical industry, often subjected to unequal treatment and exclusion from medical advancements. This disparity is why it’s important for medical professionals, researchers, policymakers and advocates like Tony Newberne are important because these read more about Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials
‘I Made Some Mistakes’: How My Back Pain Led to a Rare Blood Cancer
Multiple myeloma is a sneaky and rare form of cancer—its symptoms often mimic everyday ailments, making it easy to overlook. For Black Americans, the stakes are even higher: they are twice as likely to develop this disease. Black men, in read more about ‘I Made Some Mistakes’: How My Back Pain Led to a Rare Blood Cancer
This Clinical Trial Wants to Test Less Toxic Treatments for Blood Cancers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new clinical trial to revolutionize the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The myeloMATCH trial is all about finding the perfect treatment for each patient's unique cancer. read more about This Clinical Trial Wants to Test Less Toxic Treatments for Blood Cancers
This Overlooked Disease Is Killing Twice as Many Black Americans—Here’s Why
There is a type of blood cancer that is disproportionately impacting Black Americans. Despite making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, Black individuals account for over 20 percent of the blood cancer, multiple myeloma, cases. Yet, this disease read more about This Overlooked Disease Is Killing Twice as Many Black Americans—Here’s Why
An NFL Widow’s Fight: ‘Until There’s a Cure, I’m Not Going Anywhere’
Multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, disproportionately affects Black Americans—who make up only 14 percent of the U.S. population but represent 20 percent of all multiple myeloma patients, a figure expected to rise to 24 percent by 2034. read more about An NFL Widow’s Fight: ‘Until There’s a Cure, I’m Not Going Anywhere’
From Plantains to Peppers: 5 Foods to Reignite Your Hunger!
I’m sure it may be my Caribbean Island roots that influence my unwavering love for spicy foods, but riddle me this, who wouldn't enjoy a mouthwatering, juicy piece of jerk (extra spicy) chicken straight from the grill? And don't even read more about From Plantains to Peppers: 5 Foods to Reignite Your Hunger!