Finding out you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety especially if you are unfamiliar with the ... Read More
Clinical Trials
I’m 27 With Stage 4 Cancer. Here’s Why I Advocate for Clinical Trials
If you had told me a few years ago that I'd be battling stage 4 cancer as a young Black woman in my 20s, I never would have believed you. ... Read More
BDO@ASCO June 3, 2024: How Blacks Respond to Chemo Differently and Uterine Cancer Challenges
BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Thank you so ... Read More
BDO@ASCO June 2, 2024: A Prostate Cancer Breakthrough for Black Men
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
BDO@ASCO June 1, 2024: Black Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer Research
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
Sarcoidosis Affects Black Americans More Than Others. Clinical Trials Can Change That.
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has launched the Coalition for Clinical Trial Equity to tackle health disparities related to ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Boosted Patient Survival for Advanced Colon Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People battling advanced colon cancers might have a new treatment option that could extend their ... Read More
This Law is Pushing for More Diversity in Clinical Trials
For decades, there has been a lack of diversity in clinical trials for new drugs and medical treatments. This lack of representation of ... Read More
Ending Lupus Starts With Black Participation in Clinical Trials
As a researcher who has dedicated my career to studying lupus, I cannot overstate the critical importance of clinical trials. Lupus is a ... Read More
This Black Dermatologist Wants You to Join a Psoriasis Clinical Trial
Dr. Chesahna Kindred is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Mariottsville, Maryland. Because ... Read More
Why How We Talk About Clinical Trials in the Black Community Matters
Effective communication is key to increasing Black American participation in clinical trials. However, traditional messaging around clinical ... Read More
How Implicit Bias is Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research and developing life-saving treatments. However, a constant challenge has ... Read More