For Robert Dale Lasco, a resident of Charlotte, the trials of living with multiple myeloma have also served as the foundation for one of his ... Read More
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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
How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?
If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, you already know how overwhelming it can feel. You’re expected to make treatment ... Read More
Medical Mistrust Continues to Keep Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials
A new study published in Cancer Medicine highlights the persistent issue of medical mistrust among Black people, particularly regarding ... Read More
Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials
Black Americans have historically been misrepresented in the medical industry, often subjected to unequal treatment and exclusion from ... Read More
Do You Have the Right Genes for This Multiple Myeloma Treatment?
Genetic tests can show which patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma should respond to targeted therapy, a new study finds. A ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Leads to the Approval of a Crucial Multiple Myeloma Treatment
The FDA has approved a drug combo for treating multiple myeloma. Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro) in combination with ... Read More
Myeloma Disproportionately Impacts Black Patients
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society empowers Black Communities with free educational outreach and enhanced access to care. In 2017, an ... Read More
Starting Chemotherapy? Here’s What You Can Expect.
When most people hear the word “Cancer” they automatically think death sentence! Cancer is something no one wants to experience, but you ... Read More
Best Treatments for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma Patients
Brought to you in partnership with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation If you have recently had a multiple myeloma relapse, hope is ... Read More
Can Your Child Develop Multiple Myeloma from Toxins in Your Home Furnishings?
Researchers have found, children who live in homes with vinyl flooring and flame-retardant furniture have higher levels of potentially ... Read More
Farm Workers Who Use Pesticides Likely To Develop Blood Disorder, Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer, yet blacks are twice as likely to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma than whites. The most at-risk ... Read More
