Blood cancer is a term used to describe cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. There are three main types of blood cancer: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Watch as Dr. Craig Cole breaks down what each type is and how they differ.
What is Blood Cancer and Multiple Myeloma?
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I Survived Two Cancer Diagnoses Before 45—Here’s How I Found Hope
When Valarie first started feeling tired and having frequent nosebleeds, she simply thought it was because she was so busy. “I just chalked it up to being busy. I was doing a lot — I called it my ‘superwoman syndrome.’ read more about I Survived Two Cancer Diagnoses Before 45—Here’s How I Found Hope

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, a hematology-oncologist at American Oncology Partners in Indianapolis, Black people make up about 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for read more about A Black Hematologist Shares How We Can Improve Outcomes For Blood Cancer Patients

Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Addressing Its Impact on Black Americans
Sponsored by AbbVie Multiple myeloma—a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow—poses unique challenges, particularly for Black Americans, who are disproportionately affected by the disease. Black individuals are twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma compared to white read more about Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Addressing Its Impact on Black Americans

10 Unexpected Signs of Blood Cancer
According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, every three minutes someone is expected to be diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in the US. It was estimated that new cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma would account for almost read more about 10 Unexpected Signs of Blood Cancer

My Story: “Multiple Myeloma Doesn’t Mean Death”
For Robert Dale Lasco, a resident of Charlotte, the trials of living with multiple myeloma have also served as the foundation for one of his greatest triumphs: creating a nonprofit organization to help others. The Lasco Cancer Fund provides multiple read more about My Story: “Multiple Myeloma Doesn’t Mean Death”

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 decisions, understand test results, and manage side effects—all while adjusting to the emotional and physical impact of a cancer read more about How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?