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Living with Multiple Myeloma
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
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
‘I Made Some Mistakes’: How My Back Pain Led to a Rare Blood Cancer
Multiple myeloma is a sneaky and rare form of cancer—its symptoms often mimic everyday ailments, making it easy to overlook. For Black ... 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
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
Eating For Health: What to Eat with Multiple Myeloma
A cancer diagnosis is an unsettling and unnerving time. From researching treatments to finding out how to adjust your life to fit your ... Read More
The Multiple Myeloma Diet
“You have cancer” are three words that no one ever wants to hear, but if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be ... 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
