My story begins just about eight years ago now, which all depends on when you count my full diagnosis, the second go around. My life, just ... Read More
Living with Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma: How it’s Damaging Your Bones and What You Can Do
Multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, significantly impacts your bone health. If you are living with this condition, you may experience ... 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
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
Essential Tips For The Multiple Myeloma Caregiver
Brought to you in partnership with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Because caring for someone can be challenging and unpredictable ... Read More
How I Beat a Deadly Cancer Nobody Thought I Could Survive
Despite representing only about 14 percent of the U.S. population, Black individuals account for nearly 20 percent of multiple myeloma ... Read More
Treatment Approaches for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients
Brought to you in partnership with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) If you have been recently diagnosed with multiple ... Read More
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
The Heartbreaking Words That Inspired My Fight to Save Black Men
Multiple myeloma is a rare, aggressive blood cancer that disproportionately impacts Black men. Despite its increasing prevalence, it remains ... 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
