She was eight years old when her life changed forever. Now 17, Za’Raya Blunt — lovingly known as “RisingRaya” — continues her courageous ... Read More
Leukemia: Chronic Myeloid
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: From 3 Years to Live to 30 Years of Survival
In January 1995, at the age of 37, my life changed forever. As an active Army officer, husband, and father to a five-year-old daughter, I ... Read More
A Black Hematologist Shares How We Can Improve Outcomes For Blood Cancer Patients
Blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, disproportionately affect Black Americans. According to Dr. Ruemu Birhiray, ... Read More
Living With Leukemia Today: More Hope, More Options, More Life
A group of blood cancers affecting the bone marrow and blood, leukemia is a word that strikes fear in the minds of many. You may know people ... Read More
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Leukemia
Dealing with a leukemia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions can help you understand your condition better and make ... Read More
5 Lifestyle Tips For Living With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
It is estimated that there will be 8,950 new cases of men and women that will be diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and the risk ... Read More
5 Ways to Make Your CML Treatment More Affordable
Dealing with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing the costs of treatment. But don’t ... Read More
Lifestyle Changes After Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Treatment
It’s hard readjusting to daily activities after undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a blood and bone marrow ... Read More
CML Treatment: New Advances Offer Hope Beyond Daily Pills
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow when a genetic change creates an overactive protein called ... Read More
How Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Affects Black Women Differently
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, leading to an overproduction of white blood cells. ... Read More
A Journey Through Chronic Myeloid Leukemia as a Black Patient
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) has transformed from a once-fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition due to advances in targeted ... Read More
7 Little-Known Side Effects of CML Treatment – & How to Handle Them
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) treatment has come a long way, with targeted therapies like tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) helping many ... Read More