We know that prostate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer disproportionately affect African Americans, but there is a lesser discussed ... Read More
Multiple Myeloma Cancer
My Story: “It Was Like A Bolt Of Lightning Hit My Spine”
Fifty-six-year-old Chicago native Gail Jarrett-Black had never had health problems and didn’t worry much about her health. She was ... Read More
WATCH: Former Teacher’s Tearful Return After Cancer
There's an old saying that states, "people are in your life for a season, a reason or a lifetime." Most of those who come across our life ... Read More
How Caregivers Can Help Multiple Myeloma Patients Manage 6 Common Problems
Sometimes multiple myeloma patients can’t afford to hire a round-the-clock caretaker to monitor their condition at home. For patients with a ... Read More
How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?
As someone battling multiple myeloma, it is important to understand your treatment plan and whether it is working successfully on ... Read More
Are Doctors Having End-Of-Life Talks With Cancer Patients Too Late?
Many doctors wait too long to have end-of-life discussions with blood cancer patients, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed ... Read More
FDA Approves New Multiple Myeloma Drug
Ninlaro (ixazomib), in combination with two other drugs, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people with ... Read More
My Story: “The Battle Is Not Ours To Fight Alone”
If you don't know Linda, then you probably know someone like her. She's that woman who works at your church and she greets you faithfully ... Read More
How To Manage Bone Pain From Multiple Myeloma
There are approximately 60,000 people living with multiple myeloma (MM) in the U.S. and one of the most common effects is bone pain. The ... Read More
What’s Your Bone Marrow IQ? Join Our Twitter Chat TODAY 1PM CT To #DeleteBloodCancer
Join @blackdoctor and @getswabbed on Twitter and follow the hashtag #AABMAM July 15, 2015 at 1 p.m. CT for this important Twitter chat to ... Read More
This Cancer Affects Twice As Many African Americans – So Why Don’t We Hear More About It?
According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans have the highest incidence, death rate and shortest survival time of any racial ... Read More
My Story: Young, Black & Living With Multiple Myeloma
My story begins just about eight years ago now - which all depends when you count my full and complete diagnosis the second go around. My ... Read More