What is a clinical trial? With the coronavirus pandemic looming large in our nation and around the world, there are researchers and ... Read More
Clinical Trials
Do You Have High Cholesterol? You May be Able to Join a Clinical Research Study
Sponsored by Merck Heart disease, which includes heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.¹ ... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cancer Treatment Options
If you or a loved one has received a cancer diagnosis, you're not alone. With approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed ... Read More
Why You Should Join a Clinical Trial
BDO: Why is it important for African Americans to participate in clinical trials? Dr. Linda Bradley: African Americans really do need to ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Boosted Patient Survival for Advanced Colon Cancer
People battling advanced colon cancers might have a new treatment option that could extend their survival, a new trial finds. Since Black ... Read More
The Importance of Clinical Trials (Q&A)
BDO- Ellis Dean: Tonight we're going to be talking about a solution to getting better medications, to getting better treatments for our ... Read More
Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials: A Personal Perspective
Sponsored by Merck Clinical trials are an important tool for understanding whether investigational medicines may work. Historically, ... Read More
Let’s Talk About Ulcerative Colitis and a Clinical Research Study
Sponsored by Merck Let’s Talk About Ulcerative Colitis and a Clinical Research Study Do you or someone you know have ulcerative ... Read More
How To Afford Breast Cancer Treatment Without Insurance
The key to treating any cancer successfully is being consistent with your regimen. This is especially true when it comes to breast cancer, ... Read More
Can You Safely Skip Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy might not be necessary for treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment, a ... Read More
Three Opportunities to Potentially Improve Multiple Myeloma Care for Black Patients
Sponsored by GSK Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects a person’s plasma cells, which helps the body fight infection and disease. It ... Read More
This Black Woman is Changing the Face of Clinical Research
Clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare, but historically, it has lacked diversity both in its workforce and patient ... Read More