Do you truly know the benefits that can come from participating in a clinical trial? More of us know all the reasons why it wouldn’t be a ... Read More
Clinical Trials
Blacks Missing Out on Cancer Clinical Trials Has Real-World Consequences
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
How Clinical Trials Make Black Families Healthier
Historically, Black Americans have had a mistrust of doctors and the medical community. And consequently, we participate in clinical trials ... Read More
5 Black Clinical Trials FAQs, Answered
Clinical trials (also called medical research and research studies) are used to determine whether new drugs/treatments are both safe and ... Read More
OP-ED: Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Are Missing Black Women
Good news: There’s been an overall decline in breast cancer deaths over the last 30 years. Bad news: Black women have a mortality rate 41 ... 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 ... Read More
How Clinical Trials Can Find a Cure for Relapsed DLBCL
In the realm of medical research and healthcare, clinical trials have emerged as a beacon of hope for patients battling serious illnesses. ... Read More
7 Reasons Blacks Don’t Participate in Cancer Clinical Trials
Clinical trials play a pivotal role in advancing cancer research and improving treatment options for individuals battling this formidable ... Read More
4 Non-Surgical Treatments for HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer
Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed can feel overwhelming, but ... Read More
How I Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials as a Cardiologist
I’m a clinician and professor at Rush University Hospital working in the up-and-coming field of cardio-oncology. My interest in clinical ... Read More
How to Build a Diverse Clinical Trial Team, for Investigators
Clinical trial investigators play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical research. Recognizing the importance of diversity in ... Read More
How to Get a Hold on Your Prostate Health
Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern for Black men, and understanding the intricacies of detection, treatment, and ... Read More
