Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
Multiple Myeloma Cancer
My Multiple Myeloma Story: “I Was Misdiagnosed 3 Times”
Brought to you in partnership with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Surviving one form of cancer only to be diagnosed with ... 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
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
This Clinical Trial Wants to Test Less Toxic Treatments for Blood Cancers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new clinical trial to revolutionize the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and ... Read More
This Overlooked Disease Is Killing Twice as Many Black Americans—Here’s Why
There is a type of blood cancer that is disproportionately impacting Black Americans. Despite making up only 13 percent of the U.S. ... Read More
An NFL Widow’s Fight: ‘Until There’s a Cure, I’m Not Going Anywhere’
Multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, disproportionately affects Black Americans—who make up only 14 percent of the U.S. ... Read More
From Plantains to Peppers: 5 Foods to Reignite Your Hunger!
I’m sure it may be my Caribbean Island roots that influence my unwavering love for spicy foods, but riddle me this, who wouldn't enjoy a ... 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
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
3 Symptoms That Could Be A Sign Of An Underlying Blood Issue
There is a possibility that the problem is in your bloodstream if you often experience symptoms such as headaches, lethargy, and ... 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
