Cancer

O.J. Simpson Died of Prostate Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Black Men

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Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away at the age of 76 on April 10th from prostate cancer. Simpson was a...
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Colorectal Cancer Warning Signs: Know the Signs, Reduce Your Risk

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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study. Massive...
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Comprehensive Study on Breast Cancer Disparities conducted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Los Angeles Chapter

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Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting women of all backgrounds. However, the battle against this disease is far from uniform. African American women...
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50 Questions To Ask Your Doctor if Your Family Has a History of Prostate Cancer

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer has a number of known risk factors, one of which includes having a family history...
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Breast Cancer

What Black Women Should Know About Aggressive Breast Cancer

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Black women are no strangers to developing aggressive breast cancer—both inflammatory and triple-negative. These cancers are harder to treat and impact our survival rates....
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Black Women Have a Higher Triple Negative Breast Cancer Risk (Why Aren’t We Doing Genetic Testing?)

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Our risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer is higher in our community when we are under the age of 50. It accounts for approximately...
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Blood Cancers

Multiple Myeloma and Its Impact on the Black Community

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Multiple myeloma, although relatively rare, is the most prevalent blood cancer among black Americans. Originating in the bone marrow, this disease disrupts the production...
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We Need More Gene Sequencing in Minority Children

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First, 9-year-old Nashawn was complaining of heavy arms when swimming at his local recreation center. Soon after that, he had to take breaks walking...
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Cervical Cancer

7 Ways to Support A Loved One With Cervical Cancer (During & After)

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When someone we love is diagnosed with cervical cancer, we are often not sure of the best ways to support them. Our loved ones...
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Why Black Women Over 65 Still Need Cervical Cancer Screenings

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Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, but if we stop screenings at age 65, many more Black women will die from the disease as...
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Colon Cancer

Dr. Folasade May, On Colorectal Cancer & Health Equity

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It's easy to start these stories with stats about our higher incidences of many diseases. But this time, I would rather talk about what...
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Colorectal Cancer Warning Signs: Know the Signs, Reduce Your Risk

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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study. Massive...
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Endometrial Cancer

Endometriosis in Black Women: The Unique Challenges & Needs

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Endometriosis is a painful, sometimes debilitating condition that can affect all women. Symptoms of endometriosis are the same regardless of race, and even non-Hispanic...
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Empower Yourself and Others To Spot The Signs of Endometrial Cancer

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Many women with EC report that the symptoms of the disease are often stigmatized or dismissed. Unfortunately, the silence around diseases like EC could...
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Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer: Let’s Get Serious About Screenings

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Can we talk about how hard lung cancer is hitting our community, especially Black men? George "Funky" Brown, the co-founder and drummer with Kool...
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Understanding Chronic Inflammation and its Role in Your Health and Well-being

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If you’ve ever had a pimple, stubbed a toe, or grazed your knee, you are already familiar with the pain, swelling, redness, and loss...
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Multiple Myeloma

What One Warrior Wants You to Know About Multiple Myeloma

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It was persistent pain below her left shoulder blade that prompted Evelyn to visit the doctor. Through the different misdiagnoses and treatments, it continued....
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Multiple Myeloma and Its Impact on the Black Community

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Multiple myeloma, although relatively rare, is the most prevalent blood cancer among black Americans. Originating in the bone marrow, this disease disrupts the production...
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Ovarian Cancer

Johnson & Johnson to Do Away With Talc-Based Baby Powder by 2023

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Johnson & Johnson will do away with talc-based baby powder by next year. Instead, they will make their baby powder with cornstarch. The company's talc-based...
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The Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer

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In 2024, The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 19,680 newly diagnosed cases of ovarian cancer, and 12,740 women will die from the...
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Prostate Cancer

O.J. Simpson Died of Prostate Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Black Men

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Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away at the age of 76 on April 10th from prostate cancer. Simpson was a...
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4 Black Scientists Using Genetics and Technology to Improve Our Future Health Outcomes

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How diseases affect our community and how we respond to treatments can vary significantly from those of patients of European Ancestry. We are also...
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