Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast ... Read More
Health Conditions
Why We Need Black Men for Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
Finding out you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety especially if you are unfamiliar with the ... Read More
Why Are Black Cancer Patients Frailer Than Their Peers?
Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain why Black ... Read More
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 10 Things Every Black Person Should Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population, yet remains ... Read More
NBA Legend Cancer-Free After Removing Prostate: “I Was in Shock”
Alonzo Mourning, a seven-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, recently underwent surgery to remove his prostate after being ... Read More
The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest
You know what Crohn’s is like, at its best and its worst. An ongoing inflammatory condition impacting your gastrointestinal tract, ... 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
How To Keep Your Vision From Fading As You Age
Remember when you could sit down to read a newspaper without reaching for your glasses? You may never have those young eyes again, but that ... Read More
4 Ways Multiple Myeloma is Different in Blacks
How is myeloma different in Black Americans? Watch as Dr. Craig Cole breaks down what Blacks need to know about multiple myeloma and how the ... Read More
10 Signs Your Loved One Needs Memory Care
It’s never an easy decision to place your loved one in an assisted living facility. However, for many people with Alzheimer’s disease being ... 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