BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Be sure to ... Read More
Breast Cancer
CNN’s Sara Sidner Undergoing a Double Mastectomy: “I Like Those Odds”
CNN anchor Sara Sidner is taking a significant step in her battle against breast cancer. At 51, Sidner was diagnosed with stage 3 breast ... Read More
4 Science-Backed Benefits of Late-Night Cancer Treatments
Look, let’s be honest. Nobody wants to go through chemo - it’s not fun and it can have some crummy side effects that often make you feel ... Read More
What Breast Cancer Means for Your Bones
How many times a day do you think about your bones? How many times a week or month or year? For most women, the answer is never. The sad ... Read More
Join This Study to Understand Why Black Women Have the Highest Rates of Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the VOICES of Black Women cancer study earlier this week. This study will involve the largest ... Read More
How Black Clinical Trial Participation Can End Health Care Inequalities
New medical treatments often come with great promise, but sometimes that promise doesn’t fully extend to Black Americans. “Populations of ... Read More
Lymphedema Can Be Prevented If Caught Early!
During a mastectomy or lumpectomy, your surgeon may choose to remove lymph nodes in your armpit in order to make sure there are no residual ... Read More
The Consequences Of Blacks Missing From U.S. Cancer Clinical Trials
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
My Story: “Gutless But Glamorous”
The BlackDoctor.org ‘My Story’ series features real stories of health triumphs written by and about our readers. Do you have a health and ... Read More
5 Reasons to Enroll Yourself in Clinical Trials
Finding newer medicines and medical devices requires constant effort from scientists to find a better cure for patients. Clinical trials are ... Read More
What Is Going To Change During Black History Month 2024?
It’s February and here we are with another Black History Month upon us. At least this year, it’s leap year so we have an extra day to what ... Read More
Black History of Health: Nina Simone
Arguably one of the most prolific entertainers in recent history, Nina Simone spent her career breaking barriers, shedding light, and ... Read More
