Mama Cax, the Haitian-American model and activist who blazed a trail for differently abled women in the fashion industry, has died. She was only 30. Her family confirmed the news ... Read More
Cancer
One-Legged Dancer Makes Big Moves After Cancer
Musa Motha is a talented dancer, hands down. He has been the lead dancer in a number of high profile shows. Motha dances with only one leg, but judging by the way he moves, you ... Read More
How Do You Know If You Have Multiple Myeloma?
BlackDoctor.org's "Ask the Expert" series brings the nation's leading health experts directly to viewers. In this video, Dr. Craig Cole, Hematologist and Assistant Professor at ... Read More
Slick Woods Diagnosed With Stage 3 Melanoma
Slick Woods, who you may know as Rihanna’s muse for Fenty, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old model and ... Read More
Brae Beat It! Cancer Free for 10 Months!
If you ever need a pick-me-up, just look at the smile of little Braeden. He's a cancer survivor at the age of only three years old. We just fell in love with this little guy. ... Read More
Are These 5 Health Conditions In Your Family Tree?
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an important factor in your health status. Some ... Read More
Tips For Coping With Multiple Myeloma
BlackDoctor.org's "Ask the Expert" series brings the nation's leading health experts directly to viewers. In this video, Dr. Craig Cole, Hematologist and Assistant Professor at ... Read More
How Black Women Are Affected Differently By Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is perhaps one of the most dangerous diseases because more than 80% of these cases are diagnosed in late stages. At that point, there’s also the chance that the ... Read More
Ovarian Cancer: 5 Simple Ways To Decrease Your Risk
Ovarian Cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It’s important to know how to recognize ... Read More
Shaquille O’Neal’s Sister, Ayesha, Dies of Cancer At 40
Shaquille O'Neal's sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, died of cancer Thursday. She was 40 years old. Shaq, the NBA Hall-of-Famer turned businessman and product endorsement guru, is ... Read More
Chris Campbell Discusses The Importance Of Patient Advocacy (Video)
Director of Advocacy for Clovis Oncology Chris Campbell discusses the importance of patient advocacy. ... Read More
Powering Through Chemotherapy With The Help Of Exercise
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the countless women and men who have experienced breast cancer, we salute the survivors, their family, friends, and caretakers who are ... Read More
Popular Drug, Zantac, Pulled From Store Shelves for Causing Cancer
CVS Pharmacy has stopped selling Zantac, as well as its generic version of the heartburn medication, over concerns that they might contain a substance that could cause ... Read More
Remember To ‘Think B.A.C.K.’ For Multiple Myeloma
BlackDoctor.org's "Ask the Expert" series brings the nation's leading health experts directly to viewers. In this video, Dr. Craig Cole, Hematologist and Assistant Professor at ... Read More